Description
Craving a quick dinner that feels like a warm hug? This *Creamy White Chicken Chili* is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, hearty white beans, and sweet corn in a velvety, spiced broth. Rich with cream cheese and heavy cream, it’s a crowd-pleaser that makes weeknight cooking feel like a treat. Whether you’re exploring dinner ideas, hunting for an easy recipe, or needing food ideas for meal prep, this chili checks every box—from satisfying to simple, freezer-friendly to flavorful. It’s the perfect addition to your healthy snack list or dinner rotation!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
2 cans white beans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
1 can diced green chilies (4 oz)
1 cup corn, frozen or canned and drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, tortilla strips, sliced jalapeños, avocado
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 4–5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds longer.
2. Add shredded chicken, white beans, green chilies, corn, cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Optional: mash 1/2 cup of beans for a creamier texture.
4. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cubed cream cheese until melted and fully incorporated. Pour in heavy cream and mix well. Simmer 5 more minutes.
5. Turn off heat. Stir in lime juice and taste for seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and any desired toppings.
Notes
Mash some of the beans for added thickness and creaminess.
Stir in the cream cheese only after reducing heat to prevent curdling.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx.)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg