Hearty White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese: A Cozy Family Favorite
By Lucas Morgan
This hearty white chicken chili with cream cheese is a comforting dish perfect for cool evenings. With a velvety texture and balanced flavors, it offers a satisfying twist on traditional chili that appeals to all palates. Ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or game day, this easy recipe comes together quickly and reheats wonderfully for lunches throughout the week. Skip the tomato base and enjoy the richness of a luscious broth clinging to every spoonful.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Quick prep time means less stress in the kitchen
- Uses pantry staples for an easy meal
- Creamy texture from melted cream cheese
- Crowd-pleaser for gatherings
- Leftovers taste even better
Ingredients
- •2 cups cooked shredded chicken (use rotisserie chicken if available)
- •1 can white beans (15 oz, drained and rinsed)
- •1 package cream cheese (8 oz)
- •1 cup chicken broth
- •1 one onion (chopped)
- •2 cloves garlic (minced)
- •1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 oz)
- •1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- •1 teaspoon cumin
- •1 teaspoon chili powder
- •salt (to taste)
- •pepper (to taste)
- •fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add chopped onion.
- 2
Cook onion for about 3-4 minutes until it turns translucent.
- 3
Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in chicken broth and stir in cooked shredded chicken.
- 5
Add white beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and corn.
- 6
Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- 7
Reduce heat to medium and let the chili simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- 8
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 9
Cut cream cheese into chunks and add to the pot.
- 10
Stir constantly for about 2-3 minutes until cream cheese melts completely.
- 11
Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- 12
Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
37
