Description
This creamy White Chicken Chili is cozy, hearty, and weeknight-easy. Tender shredded chicken, mild green chilies, and white beans simmer in a silky broth finished with sour cream and a splash of heavy cream.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
Optional toppings:
- Shredded cheese, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, tortilla strips
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add white beans, green chilies, shredded chicken, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
5. Stir in sour cream and heavy cream. Simmer 5 minutes more until creamy. Do not boil after adding dairy.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and add desired toppings.
Notes
Thicken It: Mash ½ cup of the beans and stir back in, or simmer uncovered a few extra minutes.
Heat Level: Add a minced jalapeño with the onion, or ¼–½ tsp cayenne with the spices.
Make-Ahead: Cooks well 1 day ahead; reheat gently and add a splash of broth if needed.
Dairy-Free: Swap the sour cream/heavy cream for 1 cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk; finish with lime juice.
Gluten-Free: Use certified GF broth and check spice labels.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months (add dairy after reheating for best texture).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: white chicken chili, creamy white chili, green chili chicken soup, easy weeknight dinner, one-pot chili