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A close-up shot of a bowl of the best white chicken chili, highlighting its creamy texture and chunks of tender chicken and beans.

White Chicken Chili Recipe (The BEST Creamy Recipe!)

This White Chicken Chili Recipe is the ultimate comfort food! It's incredibly creamy, packed with flavor, and easy to make in one pot. The perfect cozy meal for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into 1-inch cubes or left whole
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) Cannellini Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (4 oz) Diced Green Chiles mild
  • 2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened and cubed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Dutch Oven or Pot
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the chicken to the pot. Cook until lightly browned on all sides.
  3. Stir in the chicken broth, green chiles, cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  6. Add the drained and rinsed cannellini beans. In a separate small bowl, temper the cream cheese by whisking a ladleful of hot broth into it until smooth. Stir the cream cheese mixture into the chili until fully incorporated.
  7. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes, uncovered, to allow the chili to thicken and the flavors to meld.
  8. Stir in the fresh cilantro and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Tip 1: For a spicier chili, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño along with the garlic.
Tip 2: Using rotisserie chicken can save about 15-20 minutes of cooking time. Add the shredded chicken along with the beans.
Tip 3: Tempering the cream cheese with hot broth before adding it to the pot is crucial to prevent it from clumping.
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