Description
This Creamy White Chicken Chili with Corn is a comforting and hearty one-pot meal that’s perfect for cooler days. Packed with tender chicken, white beans, corn, and a flavorful blend of spices, this chili is creamy, satisfying, and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 (15 oz) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups frozen or canned corn
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chopped cilantro and shredded Monterey Jack cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the green chiles, cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Place the chicken breasts in the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Add the white beans and corn, then stir in the cream cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in the sour cream and heavy cream.
- Let the chili warm through for another 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime juice. Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- To save time, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and add it after the broth simmers.
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne.
- Use dairy alternatives to make it lighter or dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
