Description
This Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe is the best one I’ve ever tried, combining tender shredded chicken with white beans in a thick and creamy sauce. Learn How To Make White Chicken Chili with an unexpected secret ingredient that takes flavor to the next level. Perfect for a comforting meal and a Best White Chicken Chili Recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 5 cloves garlic about 1 tablespoon minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 (1-ounce) package) Ranch seasoning dry
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel or a can of diced tomatoes
- 1 (7-ounce can) diced green chilies I like the fire roasted kind
- 1 (14-ounce) can white beans navy beans or cannelini (drained)
- 1 (14-ounce) can pinto beans drained
- 2 & 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken about 12 ounces
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese softened (low fat cream cheese is fine)
- 1 & 1/2 cups frozen corn or canned corn is fine
- To garnish: cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- cilantro
- limes
- avocado
- jalapeno
- green onion
- tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and Ranch seasoning. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Rotel, diced green chilies, white beans, pinto beans, shredded chicken, water, and Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Bring the chili to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add softened cream cheese and frozen corn to the pot. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the chili is creamy.
- Serve hot garnished with cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, limes, avocado, jalapeno, green onion, and tortilla chips as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 387