Description
Easy White Chicken Chili: a creamy, cozy one-pot meal that comes together quickly for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green chili or jalapeño, minced (optional, for spice)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 2 (15 oz) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup cream cheese or full-fat coconut milk (for dairy-free option)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or lime wedges for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and green chili or jalapeño; cook for 1 more minute.
- Add cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and chili flakes. Stir until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts, white beans, green chiles, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 15–18 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
- Stir in sour cream and cream cheese (or coconut milk). Simmer for 2–3 more minutes, until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs for extra tenderness.
- Dairy-free option: use full-fat coconut milk and dairy-free yogurt/cream cheese.
- Omit or adjust the jalapeño for milder or hotter chili.
- Leftovers refrigerate well and can be reheated on the stove or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Chili / Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Easy White Chicken Chili, creamy white chili, one-pot chili, weeknight dinner, gluten free chili