Easy Creamy White Chicken Chili
Make this easy, creamy white chicken chili for a comforting, flavorful meal perfect for weeknights or family gatherings. This one-pot recipe uses simple ingredients and delivers cozy perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a large slow cooker or Dutch oven.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, green chiles, cannellini beans, Great Northern beans, chicken broth, cumin, and oregano to the pot.
- Stir everything together. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper if you are using it.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Add the cubed cream cheese to the chili. Stir constantly over low heat until the cream cheese is fully melted and the chili is creamy. Do not let it boil.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
- Serve this chili topped with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, or sliced avocado for extra flavor.
- For a thicker chili, mash about 1/2 cup of the white beans against the side of the pot before adding the cream cheese.
- If you do not have a slow cooker, you can simmer this recipe on the stovetop over medium-low heat for about 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 130