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Thomas Baker

Creamy White Chicken Chili: Simple and Irresistible Recipe

This creamy white chicken chili recipe is a delicious, easy healthy white chicken chili perfect for any meal. Whether you choose to make it on the stovetop, in a chicken chili crockpot, or Instant Pot, this hearty dish is packed with bold flavors and creamy texture that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 229
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large sweet onion peeled and chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breast
  • 30 ounces canned cannellini beans drained
  • 7 ounces chopped green chiles mild or hot
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened and fragrant.
  3. Stir in ground cumin and dried oregano, cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add chicken breasts to the pot and pour in chicken broth.
  5. Bring to a simmer and cook chicken until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
  6. Remove chicken and shred with two forks, then return to the pot.
  7. Add cannellini beans, green chiles, and frozen corn.
  8. Stir in cream cheese cubes until fully melted and creamy.
  9. Simmer chili for an additional 5 minutes to combine flavors.
  10. Garnish with cilantro, scallions, tortilla chips, lime wedges, shredded pepper jack cheese, or avocado as desired.
  11. Serve hot and enjoy your creamy white chicken chili.

Notes

  • You can make this recipe in a crockpot by combining all ingredients except cream cheese and cooking on low for 6-7 hours. Add cream cheese at the end and stir until melted. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.