Description
This is the ultimate quick and creamy white chicken chili recipe. We use cream cheese and white beans for incredible texture, and rotisserie chicken speeds up the process, making this perfect for a weeknight gathering. Get ready for a comforting meal full of flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn, undrained
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded Monterey Jack cheese, fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, chicken broth, cannellini beans, diced green chiles, and creamed corn. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low. Add the cubed cream cheese, stirring occasionally until it melts completely and the chili thickens and becomes creamy. This takes about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a slow cooker version, combine all ingredients except cream cheese in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Stir in the cream cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- If you prefer a thinner chili, add a little extra chicken broth until you reach your desired consistency.
- For extra heat, use hot sauce or add a seeded and minced jalapeño when cooking the onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup/Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg