Description
This White Chicken Chili is a creamy, flavorful Tex-Mex–inspired dish made with shredded chicken, white beans, green chiles, and warm spices. It’s lighter than traditional red chili yet just as satisfying — perfect for cozy weeknights or family dinners.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon chili powder
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie recommended)
½ cup sour cream or cream cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped cilantro, lime wedges, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and diced avocado (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and jalapeño, cooking until fragrant.
Add cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Stir and let the spices bloom for 30 seconds.
Pour in chicken broth, beans, and green chiles. Mash a small portion of the beans for a thicker texture.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add shredded chicken and cook another 10–15 minutes until flavors meld.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in sour cream or cream cheese until smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve warm with garnishes like cilantro, cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, and lime wedges.
Notes
For extra thickness, blend one cup of chili and stir it back into the pot.
Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep shortcut.
To make it dairy-free, replace sour cream with coconut milk or a plant-based alternative.
White beans such as cannellini, Great Northern, or navy work best for texture and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg