Creamy White Chicken Chili
White Chicken Chili is a hearty, comforting dish that’s surprisingly easy to make. With simple ingredients like shredded rotisserie chicken, cannellini beans, and frozen corn, it comes together quickly in one pot. The broth is infused with aromatic spices—cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder—plus a touch of green chiles for a mild kick. Top it off with your favorite garnishes like sour cream, cheese, and avocado for a flavorful meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Tasty Team
98% would make again
Total Time
45 minutes
45 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min
Total Time
45 minutes
45 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
30 minutes
30 min
Ingredients
for 5 servings
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 15-ounce can canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup whole kernel corn, frozen
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 4 oz reduced fat cream cheese
- sour cream, for serving
- shredded pepper jack cheese, for serving
- fresh chopped cilantro, for serving
- avocado slice, for serving
- lime wedge, for serving
- tortilla chip, for serving
Nutrition Info
- Calories 304
- Fat 13g
- Carbs 29g
- Fiber 6g
- Sugar 7g
- Protein 22g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, cooking for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the green chilies, chicken broth, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the beans to the soup along with frozen corn and shredded chicken. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add cream cheese, stirring until melted and fully incorporated into the soup.
- Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, pepper jack cheese, cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges, and tortilla chips.
- Enjoy!
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