Super Easy White Chicken Chili
Creamy, hearty, and bursting with flavor, this Super Easy White Chicken Chili is the ultimate one-pot meal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends! Made with tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, and a flavorful blend of seasonings like cumin and oregano, this quick chili is both satisfying and simple to prepare. A touch of softened cream cheese gives it a luxuriously smooth texture, while diced green chilies add a gentle kick. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for when you need something comforting yet effortless. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a bright, zesty finish, and serve it with your favorite toppings to take it to the next level! Whether you're feeding the family or meal prepping for the week, this white chicken chili is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cans (15 oz each) White beans (such as cannellini or great northern beans), drained and rinsed
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- 1 can (4 oz) Diced green chilies
- 1 medium Onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Add the shredded chicken, white beans, and diced green chilies to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Stir in the softened cream cheese until fully melted and the chili is creamy.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve hot with optional garnishes like chopped cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 837 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 44.8 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 870 mg | 19% | |
*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.
