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Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and creamy white chicken chili perfect for cozy meals, packed with flavorful spices and toppings.

Ingredients

olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

yellow onion

  • 1 small yellow onion (chopped (about ½ cup))

garlic cloves

  • 2 cloves garlic cloves (finely minced (or 1½ teaspoons garlic powder))

chicken broth

  • 2.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth

diced green chilies

  • 2 4 oz cans diced green chilies

ground cumin

  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin

cayenne pepper

  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper

dried oregano

  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano

paprika

  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika

lime juice

  • 0.5 small lime lime (juice from)

salt and black pepper

  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

great northern beans

  • 2 15 oz cans great northern beans (drained and rinsed)

sour cream

  • 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)

corn

  • 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)

cooked chicken

  • 2 heaping cups cooked chicken (shredded (rotisserie or leftover chicken*))

cilantro

  • as desired fresh cilantro

shredded cheese

  • as desired shredded cheese

tortilla chips

  • as desired tortilla chips

green onions

  • as desired green onions

avocado

  • as desired avocado

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly.
  • Add broth, chilies, spices, and lime juice; season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain and rinse beans; puree a portion with broth, then add all beans and corn to the pot and simmer for 15-30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in sour cream and shredded chicken, then serve topped with cilantro, cheese, avocado, and tortilla chips.

Notes

For extra creaminess, puree some beans; adjust spice levels to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Chili, Creamy