Description
Creamy White Chicken Chili is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, and zesty green chiles. This hearty chili is perfect for cozy family dinners, game day gatherings, or meal prepping for the week ahead. With its rich, satisfying texture and healthy ingredients, it’s a great option for anyone looking to enjoy a nutritious meal without sacrificing flavor. Plus, this recipe is incredibly versatile—make it on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or an Instant Pot!
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Yellow onion
- Garlic
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Diced green chilies
- Ground cumin
- Cayenne pepper
- Dried oregano
- Great northern beans
- Sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Cooked shredded chicken
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion until softened (3–5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth, green chilies, and spices; mix well.
- Rinse and drain the great northern beans. Puree half with a splash of broth for extra creaminess.
- Add both whole and pureed beans to the pot along with corn; simmer uncovered for 15–30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and shredded chicken.
- Serve hot with desired toppings like cilantro, cheese, or avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Slow Cooker/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg