Description
This Creamy Green Chicken Chili is a cozy, flavor-packed twist on classic chili—made with shredded chicken, white beans, sweet corn, green chiles, and a rich swirl of sour cream and cream cheese. Perfect for chilly nights or hearty meal prep, it’s creamy, comforting, and customizable.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
2. Stir in green chiles, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 minutes to bloom the spices.
3. Add shredded chicken, white beans, and corn. Stir well.
4. Pour in chicken broth and bring the chili to a gentle simmer. Let it cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes.
5. If desired, mash some of the beans with the back of a spoon to thicken.
6. Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream and cream cheese. Stir until fully melted and the chili is creamy.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve with desired toppings like jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream, or tortilla chips.
Notes
For thicker chili, mash some of the beans while simmering.
Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep and deeper flavor.
Avoid boiling after adding dairy to prevent curdling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: creamy chili, green chicken chili, comforting dinner