White Chicken Chili: The Ultimate Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe
This White Chicken Chili is creamy, hearty, and packed with tender chicken, cannellini beans, green chilies, and warm spices. It’s an easy comfort food dinner that’s ready in under an hour and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 (7 oz) can diced green chilies
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (8 oz) package Neufchatel cheese, softened and cubed
1 1/4 cups frozen or fresh corn
2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Monterey Jack cheese, avocado, tortilla strips, and extra cilantro for serving
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add diced onion and sauté for 4 minutes until softened.
3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth and add green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Measure out 1 cup of the beans and blend with 1/4 cup of the soup broth until nearly smooth.
7. Add the pureed beans, remaining whole beans, corn, and softened Neufchatel cheese to the soup.
8. Stir well and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until creamy.
9. Add shredded chicken, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
10. Cook until heated through and adjust seasoning as needed.
11. Serve hot with Monterey Jack cheese, avocado slices, tortilla strips, and extra cilantro.
Notes
For extra creaminess, blend the softened Neufchatel cheese together with the beans.
Rotisserie chicken works perfectly and saves time.
Great Northern beans can replace cannellini beans.
Freeze cooled chili in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
Add additional cayenne pepper if you prefer a spicier chili.