Description
This Creamiest White Chicken Chili is a cozy and flavorful Southern White Chicken Chili that’s fast to make and perfect for comforting meals. It’s a creamy and delicious recipe ideal for busy nights or family dinners. Enjoy this easy, one-pot Fast White Chicken Chili that everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 15-ounce cans white beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 ounces cream cheese or ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese optional
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup corn frozen or canned optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro optional
- 1 15-ounce can white corn or hominy optional
- hot sauce to taste optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion and garlic until softened and fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken, white beans, chicken broth, diced green chiles, and seasonings including cumin, salt, black pepper, and chili powder.
- Stir the mixture and bring it to a simmer, cooking for about 20 minutes to let flavors blend.
- Lower the heat and stir in the cream cheese or sour cream until melted and creamy.
- Add lime juice and optional ingredients like corn, cilantro, and shredded cheese if desired.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes and adjust seasoning with hot sauce if preferred.
- Serve warm and enjoy your creamy white chicken chili.
Notes
- Optional ingredients like corn, cilantro, and cheese add extra flavor and texture
- Use frozen or canned corn based on convenience
- Adjust heat by adding hot sauce to taste
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg