Easy White Chicken Chili

Easy White Chicken Chili is rich and creamy chili, made with shredded chicken, white beans, green chilies, creamy corn, and seasonings, in a flavorful broth. It's hearty, filling, and delicious. 

Want more delicious chicken recipes? Try making a Chicken and Broccoli Casserole, Hibachi Chicken Recipe, and Southern Fried Chicken. 

There's nothing like a comforting bowl of chili, especially when it's a bowl of white chicken chili which is a little different from your standard classic chili. 

It's loaded with tender chicken and white beans making it pretty muted in color but just as delicious. 

Let's get started!

Why You'll Love This White Chili Recipe 

• Easy - This chili recipe is super easy and can be made on the stovetop, in a slow cooker/crock pot, or instant pot/pressure cooker. It's essentially a dump and go recipe that cooks up in less than 30 minutes. 
• Hearty - Loaded with many pantry staples that pack in so much flavor to make it comforting and filling. 
• Versatile - Make it using leftover cooked chicken or shred up some chicken thighs or chicken breasts. 

Ingredients For White Chicken Chili 

1. Onion - Use white onion or any yellow onion that you prefer. 
2. Yellow Bell Pepper - Adds a slightly sweet and peppery flavor to form the base of the soup. Green bell pepper or red bell pepper could be used instead. 
3. Garlic - Gives the chili an earthly and intense flavor. Use more if you prefer a stronger garlic flavor. 
4. Corn - Any canned corn or frozen corn can be used. I love using canned cream-style sweet corn to add a sweet, rich, and creamy flavor. 
5. Diced Green Chilies - Two cans are needed to add a slightly spicy flavor to the white chili. Use mild green chiles, medium chilies, or hot chilies. 
6. Great Northern Beans - Use a fully drained can of Northern beans that are larger and have a slightly nutty flavor. 
7. White Kidney Beans - Also known as cannellini beans add a nutty and creamy flavor to the chili. You may use navy beans, black beans, or pinto beans as a substitution. 
8. Chicken Broth - Provides the rich broth for the soup, may substitute with vegetable broth or chicken stock instead. If you prefer a more brothy soup, add more. 
9. Seasoned Salt - Gives the chicken chili a savory and slightly spicy flavor. 
10. Salt and Ground Black Pepper - Helps to flavor the chili and bring out the other ingredient flavors. Adjust as needed. 
11. Onion Powder - Adds zesty dry onion flavor. 
12. Garlic Powder - Gives the chili a mild and slightly smokey flavor. 
13. Ground Cumin - Warm, nutty, and earthy flavor that's commonly found in most chili recipes. 
14. Chili Powder - A staple in most chili recipes, add a smokey, spicy, and savory flavor. For more chili spice flavor, add an additional teaspoon. 
15. Dried Oregano - Adds an earthly herb flavor. I prefer to use dried, but freshly chopped oregano could be used instead. 
16. Chicken - I like to keep it simple and use rotisserie chicken, but feel free to cook and shred the chicken before making the chili. 
17. Heavy Cream - Needed to finish and thicken the chili and help to make it white. 
18. Cream Cheese - Adds a creamy finish to the chili and thickens the flavorful broth. Use more if you prefer it even creamier. 

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient quantities and instructions.

​How to Make White Chicken Chili

This soup recipe has a lot of ingredients and requires a little prep, but you're basically adding all of the ingredients into a large pot and allowing them time to cook. 

Place a large stock pot or large Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and once heated add the onion, yellow pepper, and garlic. Allow it to saute until soft and fragrant. 

Add the corn, green chilies, northern beans, kidney beans, chicken broth, and seasonings. Stir to combine. 

Once heated add the shredded chicken, adjust the heat to low, cover, and allow it to simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes. 

Carefully remove the lid and stir in the heavy cream and cream cheese.

Stir to combine and allow the chili to cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!

What to Serve with White Chicken Chili

• Southern Cornbread or Hush Puppies 
• Grilled Cheese Sandwich 
• Homemade Yeast Rolls 
• Tortilla Chips 
• Your Favorite Toppings: sour cream, Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, fresh herbs, salsa verde, avocado. 
• Lime Wedges, squeeze fresh lime juice on top before serving. 

​Storage Tips

Storage. If you have any chili leftovers, allow them to cool to room temperature, then store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. The hearty chili is even better the next day. 

Reheating. When ready to serve the creamy white chicken chili recipe again, reheat it in a saucepan on the stovetop until warm. You can also reheat in the microwave in a microwave-safe container for 1-2 minutes. 

Freezing. This chili can also be stored in the freezer if a longer storage time is needed. Place in an airtight freezer-safe container for 1 to 2 months. When ready to serve the white chili, thaw it in the refrigerator the night before you plan to eat it again or you can reheat the soup from frozen as well.

​Want More Easy Soup Recipes? Try These: 

• Easy Hibachi Soup 
• Lasagna Soup Recipe 
• One Pot Chicken Noodle Soup 
• Italian Sausage and Bean Soup 
• Tomato Soup with Canned Tomatoes 
• Potato Kale and Sausage Soup 

Do you have any comments, questions, or other delicious ways to enjoy this Easy Chili Recipe? Please share them in the comments below!

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