Best White Chicken Chili Recipe
This easy white chicken chili recipe combines tender chicken, creamy white beans, and green chilies for a comforting meal ready in under an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 2 cans 15 ounces each Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cans 4 ounces each diced green chilies
- 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Diced avocado
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add chicken pieces to the pot. Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken turns white on the outside.
- Pour in chicken broth. Add drained and rinsed white beans and diced green chilies. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until chicken is cooked through completely.
- Add cubed cream cheese and shredded Monterey Jack cheese to the pot. Stir continuously for 3-4 minutes until both cheeses melt completely into the broth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or cumin to your preference.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly before serving.
- Serve hot in bowls with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, tortilla chips, and lime wedges.