Description
This Pioneer Woman White Chicken Chili is a creamy, comforting twist on traditional chili. With shredded chicken, white beans, and green chilies simmered in a flavorful broth and finished with sour cream and cream cheese, it’s a cozy, protein-packed meal perfect for weeknights or chilly days.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 jalapeño, chopped (optional)
1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (for topping)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Stir to coat the aromatics and let spices toast for 30 seconds.
4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add shredded chicken, beans, corn, and diced green chilies. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
5. Lower heat and stir in cream cheese and sour cream until fully melted and smooth.
6. Season with salt and pepper. For extra heat, stir in chopped jalapeño.
7. Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese and fresh cilantro. Optional: add tortilla chips, lime wedges, or avocado on top.
Notes
For faster prep, use rotisserie chicken and canned beans.
Add extra broth if reheating to loosen consistency.
To make it spicier, use hot green chilies and leave the jalapeño seeds in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soups & Stews
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 730
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 75