Easy White Chicken Chili
Easy White Chicken Chili recipe ready in 50 minutes! Creamy, comforting chili with chicken, white beans, corn and green chiles. Perfect weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- stirring spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 32 fluid ounces
- 2 cans cannellini beans 15-ounce cans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can diced green chiles 4-ounce can, undrained
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
- 4 oz cream cheese softened and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the finely diced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it has softened and turned translucent, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground cumin, chili powder, and dried oregano to the pot. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to bloom the spices and enhance their flavor.
- Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, then add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans, the can of undrained diced green chiles, and the shredded or diced cooked chicken. Stir all ingredients together thoroughly. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to fully meld.
- Uncover the pot and add the cubed, softened cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is completely melted and smoothly incorporated into the chili, creating a creamy and slightly thickened broth without any lumps.
- Stir in the frozen corn, fresh lime juice, and chopped fresh cilantro. Continue to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, just until the corn is heated through. Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed to suit your preference.
- Ladle the Easy White Chicken Chili into individual bowls and serve warm.
Notes
For an optional flourish, garnish each serving with additional fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, or shredded Monterey Jack cheese.