Description
This White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese is a creamy, comforting, and flavorful dish perfect for chilly nights. Made with tender shredded chicken, white and black beans, corn, and a touch of spice, it’s simmered to perfection and finished with rich cream cheese for an irresistibly smooth texture. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy one-pot meal is perfect for family dinners!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Tortilla strips, shredded cheese, and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics – Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Combine ingredients – Add shredded chicken, white beans, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and all seasonings. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer – Bring to a simmer and let cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add cream cheese – Reduce heat to low and stir in cubed cream cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Finish with lime juice – Stir in fresh lime juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve and garnish – Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips, shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges for extra flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a diced jalapeño or extra chili powder.
- Use Greek yogurt or sour cream instead of cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Swap chicken for ground turkey or omit for a vegetarian option (use extra beans).
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days—it tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Soup, One-Pot Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
