Description
This Creamy White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese Delight is a cozy, one-pot meal that combines shredded chicken, sweet corn, mild green chiles, and white beans in a velvety cream cheese-infused broth. It’s quick, comforting, and rich in flavor—perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing game day meal. If you’re searching for easy dinner ideas, hearty soup recipes, or a new family favorite, this white chicken chili fits the bill. It’s loaded with satisfying textures and bold but balanced flavors, making it one of my go-to healthy-ish comfort food ideas.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 can green chiles, 4 oz
1 can white beans, 15 oz, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn, frozen or canned
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
Optional: sour cream, fresh cilantro, jalapeños for garnish
Instructions
1. Sauté chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
2. Add chicken, green chiles, white beans, corn, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and stir well.
3. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks, then return it to the pot.
5. Reduce the heat and add cream cheese in chunks, stirring until melted. Add the heavy cream and continue to stir gently for another 5-10 minutes until thick and creamy.
6. Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, cilantro, and jalapeños if desired.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture; low-fat versions may separate.
Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature to help it melt evenly.
For spicier chili, add a chopped jalapeño or extra chili powder during simmering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy white chicken chili, easy dinner, comfort food, weeknight meal, healthy soup, one pot recipe