Nana's White Chili

Warm, creamy, and bursting with flavor, Nana's White Chili is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. This hearty dish combines tender shredded chicken, mild white beans, and a rich blend of spices like cumin, oregano, and paprika, all simmered in a velvety broth made with heavy cream and melted cream cheese. Diced green chilies add just the right amount of tangy heat, while a garnish of fresh cilantro and Monterey Jack cheese takes every bowl to new heights. Ready in just 45 minutes, this family favorite is perfect for weeknight dinners and is best served with crispy tortilla chips for dipping. Whether you're hosting a cozy gathering or looking for an easy one-pot meal, this creamy white chicken chili recipe is guaranteed to satisfy both your cravings and your guests!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion (diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 2 15-ounce cans Canned white beans (such as cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
• 2 4-ounce cans Diced green chilies (mild or hot, to taste)
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened and cubed)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
• 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese (for topping)
• 2 cups Tortilla chips (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Add the drained and rinsed white beans, diced green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, white pepper, and salt to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the shredded or diced cooked chicken to the pot and allow the mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese has fully melted and the chili is smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or spices if desired.

Step 9

Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 10

Serve with tortilla chips on the side, if desired. Enjoy your warm, comforting bowl of Nana’s White Chili!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3838.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5500.4

Total Fat 275.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 114.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1268.6mg	0%
Sodium 9582.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 330.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.6g	0%
Total Sugars 23.0g
Protein 412.4g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1833.4mg	0%
Iron 37.4mg	0%
Potassium 7210.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.5%

Protein: 30.3%

Carbs: 24.3%