Creamy White Chicken Chili – Easy Comfort Food Dinner Recipe
Hearty comfort, built in minutes! This creamy chili blends shredded chicken, Great Northern beans, and mild green chilies with smoky cumin. A 10-minute simmer locks in the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 4 cups (32 oz) low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (15 oz) cans Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, undrained
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the chili powder and cumin and cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Step 2: Pour in the chicken broth, drained beans, and diced green chilies. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Step 3: Stir in the cooked, shredded chicken and the cubed cream cheese. Continue to cook on low heat, stirring frequently, until the cream cheese has fully melted and dissolved into the broth, creating a creamy texture (approximately 10-15 minutes).
- Step 4: Taste the chili and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or cilantro.
Notes
- Store leftovers tightly sealed in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; expect the chili to thicken significantly as it chills.
- For the best texture, reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally, and adding a splash of extra broth or milk if the chili seems too thick.
- A squeeze of fresh lime juice and a handful of crushed tortilla chips added right before serving will cut through the richness and add a satisfying crunch.
- To guarantee a smooth, velvety finish, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened or cut into very small cubes before adding it to the simmering broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (380g)
- Calories: 490
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 4g