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White Chicken Chili

Bowl of white chicken chili with white beans, shredded chicken, corn, and garnished with cilantro.
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Creamy, comforting White Chicken Chili made with shredded chicken, white beans, green chilies, and simple seasonings. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup half and half
  • 2 (15.5 oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 (4 oz.) cans mild green chilies, undrained
  • 1½ lbs. bone-in skinless chicken breast
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (15.25 oz.) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and jalapeño; sauté for 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle in flour and stir continuously for 2 minutes.
  3. Gradually add chicken broth and half and half, stirring well to combine.
  4. Optional: Blend 1 cup of the drained beans with ½ cup broth and add back to the pot for thickness.
  5. Add all seasonings, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and green chilies. Bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the pot with corn. Simmer for 15–20 minutes uncovered.
  7. Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot. Stir in softened cream cheese until fully melted and combined.
  8. Adjust seasoning if needed, serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Use softened cream cheese to avoid clumps.
  • Blending beans thickens the broth naturally.
  • Control the spice level by adjusting jalapeño and cayenne amounts.
  • This recipe works great with rotisserie or leftover chicken.
  • Perfect for freezing—store up to 3 months.

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