Description
Get ready for the ultimate cozy comfort meal with this Creamy White Chicken Chili! Perfect for chilly nights or meal prep, this easy recipe combines tender chicken, white beans, green chiles, and spices in a rich, creamy broth. It’s a delicious twist on traditional chili that’s naturally gluten-free and can be made dairy-free, too. A top pick for quick dinner ideas, healthy comfort food, and cozy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound chicken breast or thighs, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
3 cups chicken broth
2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Add diced chicken and sprinkle with cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Sauté until chicken is lightly browned.
4. Pour in chicken broth and add green chiles and white beans. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Stir in cream cheese and sour cream until fully melted and incorporated.
6. Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
7. Squeeze in lime juice and stir in chopped cilantro.
8. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese, jalapeño slices, a dollop of sour cream, and lime wedges.
Notes
To thicken the chili, mash a portion of the beans in the pot or add a cornstarch slurry.
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheese.
Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saving substitute that adds extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: creamy white chicken chili, easy dinner, gluten-free soup, chicken chili, meal prep chili