Description

Craving a warm, hearty bowl of comfort that comes together quickly? This *Creamy White Chicken Chili* is a must-try! Packed with tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, sweet corn, and a velvety spiced broth, it’s the perfect combination of cozy and flavorful. Whether you need quick dinner ideas, a wholesome meal prep option, or a satisfying dish to impress guests, this easy recipe has you covered. Ideal for cool nights, it’s naturally gluten-free and simple to customize. Add it to your list of dinner ideas or healthy comfort food recipes!

Ingredients

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)

1 can (4 oz) green chiles

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups chicken broth

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Heat oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

2. Stir in cumin, oregano, and chili powder (if using). Add green chiles and mix well.

3. Pour in chicken broth and white beans. Mash some beans slightly to help thicken the chili.

4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.

5. Add shredded chicken and corn. Simmer for another 5–10 minutes until heated through.

6. Turn off heat and stir in cream cheese until melted, then add sour cream.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and lime juice.

8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and optional toppings.

Notes

Make sure to soften the cream cheese before adding to avoid lumps.

Lightly mashing the beans before simmering helps thicken the chili naturally.

For more heat, add jalapeño, cayenne, or extra green chiles to the mix.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 400
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: easy recipe, creamy chili, chicken chili, comfort food, quick dinner, gluten-free