Creamy White Chicken Chili
Creamy white chicken chili features tender pieces of chicken, tons of sweet corn, and bold green chiles all seasoned with a zesty blend of spices and simmered in a rich, thick base. It’s pure comfort food, and fits the bill for just about any occasion from game days to parties or cozy nights at home.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 497kcal
- 3-4 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 white onion diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 15 oz cans Great Northern beans rinsed and drained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 4 oz cans diced green chiles
- 1-2 cups frozen corn thawed (optional)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt & pepper to taste
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
In a large dutch oven, over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the onion and saute until it becomes translucent. Stir in the garlic, and saute just until fragrant-about a minute.
1 tbsp butter, 1 white onion, 2-3 cloves garlic
Stir in the chicken, beans, broth, chilies, corn (if using), and seasonings. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Reduce to a simmer, and let cook for 30 minutes.
3-4 cups chopped rotisserie chicken, 2 15 oz cans Great Northern beans, 2 cups chicken broth, 2 4 oz cans diced green chiles, 1-2 cups frozen corn, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, salt & pepper
Add the cream cheese, stirring until completely melted.
4 oz cream cheese
Remove the dutch oven from heat. Stir in the sour cream and cream until evenly incorporated. Ladle into bowls, top with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Adjust the spices to suit your preferences.
- Make sure you are using full fat dairy for the creamiest, richest results.
- The chili may thicken even more in the fridge if you have leftovers. If this happens, stir in a little extra chicken broth when you reheat it.
Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 715mg | Potassium: 625mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 779IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg