Made with whole ingredients, this Creamy White Chicken Chili recipe is simple to make and ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: white chicken chili
Servings: 6
Calories: 386kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $13
Equipment
1 stockpot
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
1cupdiced onion
3garlic clovesminced
1tablespooncumin
1teaspoonground chili powder
1teaspoongarlic powder
1/2teaspoonground cayenne pepper
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonground pepper
2 1/2cupscooked chopped chicken
2tablespoonscornstarch
zest and juice of 1 lime
1 15.5ouncecan small white beansor your favorite white bean
2 1/2cupslow sodium chicken stock
2cupshalf and half
2ouncescream cheesecut into small pieces
1/3cupshredded white sharp cheddar
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
Add the onions to the pot and cook until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Add the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt and pepper, stirring to combine.
Stir in the chicken and cornstarch, cook for 1-2 minutes, then add the lime zest, juice and beans.
Add the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Turn the heat to low and stir in the half and half. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the cream cheese and cheddar.
Continue to cook the chili for 5-10 minutes longer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with chopped cilantro, jalapeño slices, avocado, sour cream, tortilla chips and limes.
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Notes
If you want to make a homemade chili seasoning to use in place of the seasonings in the recipe, you can use this chili seasoning recipe we stock in our own kitchen!