Creamy White Chicken Chili
Deliciously creamy and hearty, this Creamy White Chicken Chili is packed with flavor and makes for a perfect cozy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal
Cooking Base
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
Spices
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- kosher salt and black pepper
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4-6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 can white beans, drained
- ½ cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Garnishes
- avocado, for serving
- cheddar cheese, for serving
- yogurt, for serving
- lime zest and juice, for serving
Stove
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, poblano peppers, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook 5-10 minutes, until very fragrant. Add the chicken, then stir in 4 cups broth. Season with more salt and pepper. Partially cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Melt the cream cheese in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
Pull the chicken out and shred using 2 forks. Stir in the cream cheese until smooth, then stir in the shredded chicken, white beans, salsa verde, and cheddar cheese. Cook 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. If needed, thin with additional broth.
Ladle the chili into bowls. Top, as desired, with yogurt/sour cream, cheese, avocado, cilantro, and green onions. Zest lime over each bowl. Eat and enjoy!
Slow Cooker
In the bowl of your crockpot, combine the onion, garlic, poblano peppers, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Add the chicken, then stir in 4 cups broth and cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
Shred the chicken using two forks. Stir in the white beans, salsa verde, cheddar, and cilantro.
Ladle the chili into bowls. Top, as desired, with yogurt/sour cream, cheese, avocado, cilantro, and green onions. Zest lime over each bowl. Eat and enjoy!
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg
Keyword chicken chili, Chili Recipes, Comfort Food, Creamy White Chicken Chili, Healthy Chili, Slow Cooker Chili