Easy One-Pot Creamy White Chicken Chili
Make this hearty, creamy white chicken chili in one pot for a comforting, simple weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced green chilies, cannellini beans, great northern beans, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper, if using. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the shredded cooked chicken to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
- Stir in the cubed cream cheese until it melts completely into the chili, creating a creamy texture.
- Stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half. Heat through for 2-3 minutes, but do not boil after adding the cream.
- Taste the chili and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use rotisserie chicken for the shredded white chicken component.
- If you prefer a thicker chili, mash about 1/2 cup of the beans against the side of the pot before adding the cream cheese.
- Serve this comfort food chicken meal topped with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 130