Introduction
Creamy White Chicken Chili that’s ready in 30 minutes using one pot? This healthy white chicken chili delivers rich, creamy comfort with tender chicken, white beans, and mild green chiles – perfect weeknight dinner or cozy meal prep that tastes even better the next day!
Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe (One Pot, 30 Minutes)
Equipment
- Dutch Oven 5-6 qt heavy pot
- Wooden Spoon For stirring
- Potato Masher Bean mashing
- Meat Thermometer 165°F chicken
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 4 cloves | garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño seeded + diced (optional)
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts cubed
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- 2 cans 15.5 oz | white beans (cannellini)
- 1 can 4 oz | diced green chiles
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Lime wedges
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced avocado
- Tortilla strips
Instructions
- 1 | Heat olive oil in Dutch oven over medium. Sauté onion 3-4 mins until translucent, add garlic + jalapeño 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 2 | Add cubed chicken, cook 4-5 mins until no longer pink. Season with cumin, oregano, coriander, salt, pepper.
- 3 | Add 1 can white beans + green chiles. Mash beans slightly with fork or masher for natural thickening.
- 4 | Add broth + second can beans (whole). Boil, then simmer covered 15-20 mins until chicken reaches 165°F.
- 5 | Reduce heat to low. Stir in softened cream cheese until melted, then sour cream. Simmer 5 mins.
- 6 | Ladle into bowls. Garnish with lime, cilantro, avocado, tortilla strips. Serve hot!
Notes
⏰ Rotisserie chicken = 20-min version
🥄 Greek yogurt = lighter creaminess
🌶️ Fire-roasted chiles = restaurant flavor
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Unlike traditional red chili, creamy white chicken chili offers milder flavors with indulgent creaminess from cream cheese and sour cream. One pot means minimal cleanup, 30 minutes total saves busy evenings, and smart substitutions make it dairy-free, keto, or vegetarian friendly.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
Calories: 320
Protein: 28g
Carbs: 22g
Fat: 14g
Pro Tips for Perfect Creamy White Chicken Chili
Mash more beans = thicker chili without cornstarch
Rotisserie chicken = 20-minute version (add at bean step)
Fire-roasted chiles = deeper smoky flavor
Immersion blender = restaurant creamy texture
Greek yogurt = lighter option (same tang)
Creamy White Chicken Chili Storage & Freezing
Fridge: 4 days (flavors improve overnight!)
Freezer: 3 months (portion in freezer bags)
Reheat: Stovetop + splash broth (microwave ok for singles)
5 Easy Variations
FAQ
Can I freeze white chicken chili?
Yes! Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight, reheat gently with broth splash.
How do I thicken white chicken chili?
Mash more beans or blend 1 cup chili with immersion blender.
Best beans for white chicken chili?
Cannellini or Great Northern – creamy texture, mild flavor.
Slow cooker version?
Add all except dairy to crockpot. Low 6-7 hrs, stir dairy last 30 mins.
Make ahead?
Perfect! Flavors deepen overnight. Make Sunday, eat all week.
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