Creamy White Chicken Chili (Easy & Flavor-Packed Recipe)

This White Chicken Chili is creamy, hearty, and full of tender chicken, white beans, and green chiles — the perfect cozy meal for chilly days!

White Chicken Chili: Creamy, Cozy & Comforting

When the weather cools down, nothing hits the spot quite like a bowl of White Chicken Chili. It’s creamy, flavorful, and just a little spicy — the kind of comfort food that warms you from the inside out.

This chili is made with tender chicken, hearty white beans, green chiles, and a blend of spices simmered to perfection. Top it with shredded cheese, avocado, and a squeeze of lime for a restaurant-worthy bowl of comfort at home.

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Servings: 6 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spice)

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 2 (15 oz) cans great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)

• 1 cup frozen corn (optional)

• ½ cup sour cream

• ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Sauté the Base: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

2. Add Chicken and Beans: Stir in chicken broth, beans, chicken, and corn. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes.

3. Make It Creamy: Reduce the heat to low and stir in sour cream and heavy cream. Simmer gently (do not boil) for another 5 minutes, until smooth and creamy.

4. Season and Serve: Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Topping Ideas

• Shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese

• Fresh cilantro

• Diced avocado

• Crushed tortilla chips

• Lime wedges

Tips for Perfect White Chicken Chili

• For extra thickness, mash some of the beans before simmering.

• Add a diced jalapeño for a spicier version.

• Substitute turkey for chicken for a post-holiday twist.

• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Final Thoughts

This White Chicken Chili is cozy, creamy, and loaded with flavor — a perfect one-pot meal for cold nights or easy family dinners. Serve it with cornbread or tortilla chips and enjoy a bowl of pure comfort!

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