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White Chicken Chili

A warm and comforting chili made with shredded chicken and white beans, perfect for any time of year.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked (shredded chicken) Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
  • 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) For a creamier texture.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional) Stir in if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder Adjust for spice level.
Optional ingredients
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 15-ounce can white corn or hominy
  • hot sauce to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add the cooked, shredded chicken to the pot.
  4. Pour in the white beans and diced green chiles.
  5. Add the chicken broth and stir to combine.
  6. Sprinkle in the cumin, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
  7. Bring everything to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
  8. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream cheese until it is fully melted and smooth.
  9. If using shredded cheese, stir it in until melted.
  10. Add lime juice and stir to combine.
  11. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  12. Optional: Stir in corn, cilantro, hominy, or a dash of hot sauce.
  13. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Store leftover White Chicken Chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Let it cool completely before freezing. For variations, you can make a vegetarian version using beans and vegetables instead of chicken.