Description
A cozy bowl of Creamy White Chicken Chili with Cream Cheese Delight delivers everything you want in a quick dinner: rich creaminess, a hint of smoky spice, and satisfying protein all wrapped in one-pot simplicity. Whether you’re after easy dinner ideas, comfort food, or a healthy-ish weeknight win, this one is always a favorite. The cream cheese makes it indulgent, the beans add heartiness, and the green chilies cut through with just enough edge. It’s creamy, zesty, and deeply satisfying—ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken
2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained
1 cup frozen sweet corn
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies (fire-roasted if possible)
2 cups chicken broth
1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Optional: fresh cilantro, diced avocado, shredded cheese, tortilla chips
Instructions
1. Saute chopped onion and garlic in oil until soft and fragrant.
2. Add chicken, beans, corn, chilies, broth, and spices. Simmer for 15–20 minutes on low.
3. Stir in cream cheese cubes. Mix until melted and fully incorporated.
4. Add fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust salt or pepper.
5. Serve hot with cilantro, avocado, or desired toppings.
Notes
Fire-roasted chilies and smoked paprika give it deep smoky notes.
Mash some beans before adding cream cheese to thicken the chili.
Rotisserie chicken saves time but can add salt—adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner ideas, comfort food, soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy chicken chili, white chicken chili, comfort soup