Cozy White Chicken Chili: A Quick and Creamy One-Pot Meal

Easy White Chicken Chili: Creamy Comfort in Every Spoonful

This white chicken chili is a soul-warming bowl of tender chicken, creamy white beans, and mild green chiles—perfect for chilly evenings and casual weeknight dinners.

Why You’ll Love This White Chicken Chili

• One-pot wonder: Minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
• High protein: Packed with chicken and beans for a satisfying meal.
• Customizable heat: Add jalapeños or hot sauce to your taste.
• Freezable: Make a big batch and freeze individual portions.

Ingredients for White Chicken Chili

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
• 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, lime wedges

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add the chicken chunks, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the chicken is lightly browned and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Sprinkle in the oregano and cumin; stir well to coat the chicken and onions with spices.
4. Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the cannellini beans and diced green chiles.
5. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
6. Uncover and simmer an additional 10 minutes to thicken slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Tips & Variations

• Extra heat: Add chopped jalapeños or a dash of cayenne.
• Richer broth: Stir in ¼ cup half-and-half or cream.
• Slow cooker option: Brown chicken and aromatics, then transfer all ingredients to a crockpot. Cook on low for 4 hours.
• Vegetarian tweak: Omit chicken and boost beans, adding kidney or great northern beans.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 466 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 53 g
• Protein: 35 g
• Fat: 12 g (Saturated Fat 4 g)
• Fiber: 14 g
• Sodium: 2726 mg
• Sugar: 5 g

With its creamy texture and mild spice, this white chicken chili becomes an instant family favorite—enjoy a bowl tonight!