Description
This White Chicken Chili is the perfect cozy comfort food! It’s creamy, flavorful, and packed with tender chicken, white beans, and sweet corn — a hearty one-pot meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
- For the Chili:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- For Topping:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Shredded cheese
- Lime wedges
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the Chicken & Beans: Stir in shredded chicken, chicken broth, white beans, and corn. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Make It Creamy: Add cream cheese and stir until fully melted. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes until the chili thickens and becomes creamy.
- Serve & Enjoy: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with shredded cheese, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño slices for a little heat.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep option.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of smoked paprika or cayenne.
- Make it ahead — this chili tastes even better the next day!