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Joe Rooney

Creamiest White Chicken Chili: Ultimate Comfort Recipe

This Creamiest White Chicken Chili is a delicious, mild white chicken chili that’s creamy, cozy, and packed with flavor. Using simple ingredients and rotisserie chicken, it’s the delish white chicken chili that families will love. Truly the best chicken chili recipe for an easy and comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 15-ounce cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese or ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Optional: 1 cup frozen or canned corn
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 (15-ounce) can white corn or hominy
  • Hot sauce to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the shredded chicken, white beans, chicken broth, diced green chiles, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Stir to combine.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir in the cream cheese (or sour cream) until fully melted and the chili becomes creamy.
  5. If using, add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
  6. Add lime juice and adjust seasoning with additional salt or hot sauce to taste.
  7. Optional: Stir in corn, hominy, and chopped cilantro just before serving.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy the ultimate comfort of this mild white chicken chili.

Notes

  • For extra richness, use full-fat cream cheese or sour cream. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days and taste even better reheated. Garnish with extra cilantro, cheese, or a squeeze of lime for added freshness.