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Creamy White Chicken Chili (Easy, Hearty & Flavorful)

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This creamy white chicken chili is rich, comforting, and packed with bold flavor. Made with tender shredded chicken, white beans, sweet corn, and smoky spices, this easy white chicken chili recipe comes together in one pot and is perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.
With a creamy base from melted cream cheese and a hint of heat from poblano peppers, this hearty chicken chili is the perfect balance of creamy, savory, and slightly spicy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 poblano peppers diced
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. salt more to taste
  • 1 tsp. black pepper more to taste
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
  • 4 cups shredded boonless or rotisserie chicken
  • 1 15- ounce can white beans drained and rinsed
  • 10 oz corn kernels thawed if frozen
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • Tortilla chips optional

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and poblanos and cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add the cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken broth to the pot and increase the heat to high. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the broth reduces slightly, 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir in the cream cheese until fully combined.
  5. Add in the shredded chicken, beans and corn to the pot. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed. Serve with your choice of scallions, tortilla chips and/or jalapeños
    6. Crockpot directions: Cook the onions, garlic and peppers first. Using Rotisserie chicken add everything to the pot and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

Notes

❤️ Why You’ll Love This White Chicken Chili

  • Creamy, comforting, and full of flavor
  • Easy one-pot meal
  • Great for meal prep and leftovers
  • Packed with protein and fiber
  • Perfect for chilly nights or game day

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