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Quick and Creamy White Chicken Chili

Close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy chicken chili, featuring shredded chicken, white beans, and topped with melted cheese.
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This easy white chicken chili recipe delivers rich comfort food flavor fast, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or game day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  2. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  3. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced green chiles to the pot. Stir to combine.
  4. Stir in the rinsed and drained cannellini beans and great northern beans. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed cream cheese, stirring constantly until it melts completely into the chili, creating a creamy base.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated. Do not boil after adding the sour cream.
  7. Serve the chili hot, topped with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, place all ingredients except cream cheese and sour cream in the crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Shred chicken, then stir in cream cheese until melted, followed by sour cream before serving.
  • Use rotisserie chicken to cut down on prep time for this quick chicken chili recipe.
  • If you prefer a spicier flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the other spices.

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