Description
This Chunky Cream Cheese White Chicken Chili is a cozy, creamy twist on classic chili, made with shredded chicken, white beans, green chiles, and cream cheese. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, it’s hearty, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes. Ideal for cold weather comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
Instructions
1. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onion until translucent.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Pour in chicken broth, add white beans, green chiles, and shredded chicken. Stir well.
4. Season with ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Let the chili cook for 15–20 minutes so the flavors can meld.
6. Add cream cheese cubes and stir until fully melted and the chili is creamy.
7. Simmer on low for another 5–10 minutes.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with toppings of choice.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for speed and added flavor.
Mash some beans before adding for a thicker texture.
This chili tastes even better the next day after sitting in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg