White Chicken Chili

Cozy up with a hearty bowl of White Chicken Chili, a creamy and flavorful twist on traditional chili that's perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings. This recipe combines tender shredded chicken, zesty green chilies, and creamy great northern beans, all simmered in a rich broth infused with warming spices like cumin and oregano. The secret to its luscious texture is soft cream cheese, which melts beautifully into the chili, creating a velvety base. Finished with a bright squeeze of fresh lime and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, this one-pot wonder is as satisfying as it is easy to make. Ready in under an hour and brimming with bold, comforting flavors, this White Chicken Chili is sure to become your new go-to dish for cozy nights at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 4-ounce cans green chilies, canned
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 15-ounce cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can corn, drained
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 whole lime
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the canned green chilies, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and return it to the pot.

Step 7

Add the drained and rinsed great northern beans and corn to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Cut the cream cheese into small pieces and add to the pot. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and the chili is creamy.

Step 9

Reduce heat to low, and let the chili simmer for 15 minutes to blend the flavors.

Step 10

Stir in the juice of one lime and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 11

Serve the chili hot, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3722.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3443.7

Total Fat 143.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 829.4mg	0%
Sodium 7064.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 261.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 61.7g	0%
Total Sugars 46.3g
Protein 304.9g	0%

Vitamin D 34.0IU	0%
Calcium 992.0mg	0%
Iron 33.9mg	0%
Potassium 7535.5mg	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: 36.3%

Protein: 34.3%

Carbs: 29.4%