Description
This creamy white chicken chili recipe delivers all the comfort of traditional chili in just 30 minutes. Packed with tender chicken, beans, corn, and spices, it’s the perfect quick and hearty meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 (14 oz) cans great Northern beans, drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 (4 oz) cans mild green chiles with juices
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook 4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Add chicken broth, beans, green chiles, diced chicken, corn, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk sour cream with ½ cup hot chili liquid to temper. Stir back into pot until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with your favorite garnishes.
Notes
For best results, dice chicken evenly so it cooks quickly and stays tender. Always temper sour cream before adding to hot chili to prevent curdling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup & Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 603mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: white chicken chili, creamy chili, easy chicken chili, 30 minute dinner, comfort food, weeknight meals