Description
This Creamy White Chicken Chili is rich, comforting, and just the right amount of spicy. Loaded with tender shredded chicken, hearty white beans, sweet corn, and a velvety broth, it’s the ultimate one-pot meal for cozy evenings or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Stir in diced green chiles, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
3. Add shredded chicken, white beans, and corn. Mix well to combine.
4. Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
5. Lower heat and stir in cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated.
6. Add heavy cream and stir until smooth and creamy.
7. Serve hot with garnishes like sour cream, jalapeños, and cilantro if desired.
Notes
If you prefer a thicker chili, mash one cup of the beans before adding them to the pot.
To make it spicier, include a pinch of cayenne or diced jalapeños during cooking.
Using rotisserie chicken cuts down on prep and still delivers deep flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup/Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: white chicken chili, creamy chili, comfort food, chicken soup