Description
Looking for the ultimate cozy comfort food? This Chunky Cream Cheese White Chicken Chili is your next go-to! Loaded with tender chicken, creamy white beans, zesty green chiles, and a rich cream cheese broth, it’s perfect for quick dinners, cold nights, or game day gatherings. Whether you’re after a quick dinner, an easy recipe for weeknights, or hearty food ideas to please the whole family, this white chicken chili is a delicious winner every time. This easy dinner is naturally gluten-free and packed with bold flavor—and the best part? It’s ready in under 40 minutes!
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups chicken broth
1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup corn (frozen or canned, drained)
1 can (4 oz) green chilies or 1 jalapeño, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Sour cream, for topping
Sliced jalapeños, for garnish
Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2. Stir in diced tomatoes with green chiles, white beans, corn, green chilies or jalapeños, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Stir in cooked chicken and cream cheese. Stir frequently until cream cheese is fully melted and the soup is creamy.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or spice as needed.
6. Serve hot with sour cream, sliced jalapeños, cilantro, and tortilla chips on top.
Notes
For a thicker texture, mash some of the beans before adding them to the pot.
Let the chili rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to thicken and deepen flavor.
Soften cream cheese to room temperature for a smooth, lump-free broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg