White Chicken Chile

Creamy, hearty, and packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors, this White Chicken Chile is your new go-to comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Made with tender shredded chicken, creamy cannellini beans, and smoky diced green chiles, this recipe delivers a rich, satisfying bowl of chili that’s as flavorful as it is comforting. A blend of spices like cumin, coriander, and chili powder brings depth, while cream cheese and heavy cream create a velvety texture that’s irresistibly indulgent. Perfectly customizable, serve it topped with fresh cilantro, shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips for a festive and satisfying meal. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, this white chicken chili is ideal for a family dinner or meal-prep favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 4-ounce cans diced green chiles
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 0.5 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Cheddar, optional for serving)
• 1 cup tortilla chips (optional for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the shredded chicken, chicken broth, cannellini beans, green chiles, cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Remove 1 cup of the soup (including some of the beans) and blend it in a blender or food processor until smooth, then return it to the pot. This will help thicken the chili.

Step 7

Stir in the cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated.

Step 8

Add the heavy cream, stirring to combine, and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes. Do not let the mixture boil after adding the cream.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3314.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3951.8

Total Fat 184.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 888.9mg	0%
Sodium 9778.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 254.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.9g	0%
Total Sugars 23.4g
Protein 310.9g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 1317.5mg	0%
Iron 29.9mg	0%
Potassium 6258.3mg	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: 42.3%

Protein: 31.7%

Carbs: 26.0%