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White Chicken Chili

This white chicken chili is a hearty and creamy soup mixed with shredded chicken, beans, and cream cheese. It's ready in only 30 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 238 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 (15.5-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) can yellow corn, drained and rinsed
  • 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, diced into small cubes
  • 2 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for serving
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (about ½ lime)

Instructions

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  1. Blend 1 cup of the cannellini beans and ½ cup of the chicken broth until completely smooth. Set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and saute for 30 more seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the coriander, cumin, chili powder, salt, oregano, and black pepper, and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the corn and diced green chiles and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Pour in the blended beans and the remaining 3 cups of chicken broth into the pot. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  6. Add in the cream cheese and stir until completely melted and combined.
  7. Stir in the remaining cannellini beans and shredded chicken. Cook for 2 more minutes to warm through.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Serve in bowls with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and diced avocado if desired.

Notes

  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn or 2 ears fresh corn.
  • Corn: If you don't have canned corn, you could also use 1 ½ cups frozen corn or 2 ears fresh corn.
  • Diced green chiles: You can use either mild or hot, depending on how spicy you want it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 238kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 649mg (27%) Potassium 402mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 327IU (7%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 238

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 238kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 649mg 27%
Potassium 402mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 327IU 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.