Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Creamy White Chicken Chili, a hearty and flavorful twist on traditional chili. This creamy version is packed with tender chicken, white beans, and a blend of spices, all simmered together in a rich, creamy broth.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup frozen or canned corn
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
- juice of 1 lime
- chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the green chilies, cumin, oregano, chili powder, coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken, white beans, chicken broth, and corn. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the sour cream and shredded cheese, stirring until fully combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and additional cheese or tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick option.
- Adjust spice level with extra chilies or hot sauce.
- This soup thickens as it sits—add a splash of broth to reheat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
