Creamy white chicken chili

Creamy white chicken chili

By Emma Chakri
15’ Prep time
30’ Cook time
45’ Total time
304 Calories
5 Serving

Summary

White chicken chili is a hearty, comforting dish that’s surprisingly easy to make. with simple ingredients like shredded rotisserie chicken, cannellini beans, and frozen corn, it comes together quickly in one pot. the broth is infused with aromatic spices—cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder—plus a touch of green chiles for a mild kick. top it off with your favorite garnishes like sour cream, cheese, and avocado for a flavorful meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
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Step 2

Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, cooking for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Step 3

Add the green chilies, chicken broth, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Step 4

Add the beans to the soup along with frozen corn and shredded chicken. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
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Step 5

Turn off the heat and add cream cheese, stirring until melted and fully incorporated into the soup.
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Step 6

Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, pepper jack cheese, cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges, and tortilla chips.
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Step 7

Enjoy!

Ingredient

  • Garlic cloves
    Garlic cloves
    3
  • Smoked paprika
    Smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • Chili powder
    Chili powder
    1 teaspoon
  • Salt
    Salt
    1 teaspoon
  • Shredded chicken
    Shredded chicken
    2 cups
  • Ground cumin
    Ground cumin
    2 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Extra virgin olive oil
    Extra virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Chicken broth
    Chicken broth
    4 cups
  • Diced green chiles
    Diced green chiles
    1 4-ounce can
  • Canned cannellini beans
    Canned cannellini beans
    1 15-ounce can
  • Whole kernel corn
    Whole kernel corn
    1 cup
  • Reduced fat cream cheese
    Reduced fat cream cheese
    4 oz
  • Yellow onion
    Yellow onion
    1
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