White Chicken Chili
This easy White Chicken Chili recipe is SO tasty. My secret tricks layer in rich flavor in less time for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
40 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: One Pot White Chicken Chili, Stovetop White Chicken Chili, White Chicken Chili
Servings: 6
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ½ tsp kosher salt (divided use, or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 ½ cups finely chopped onion
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans 4 oz each diced green chiles
- 3 cans 15 oz each white beans (Great Northern, White Kidney or Cannellini) drained and rinsed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup whole corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1 lime cut in wedges
Garnish for White Chicken Chili:
- Sliced limes
- Salsa verde, green salsa or hot sauce
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced jalapeños
- Sour cream
- Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Add Garlic and Spices and Chiles
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, and chili powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Cook the Chicken
Add the chicken broth, diced green chiles and beans to the pot.
Add the seasoned chicken breasts and stir. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Make a Cornstarch Slurry
Place the cornstarch into a measuring cup and slowly pour in the cream, whisking constantly, to make a smooth mixture (called a slurry) without any lumps. Stir this slurry into the chili.
Stir well and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes uncovered (it’ll thicken up). Taste and add remaining salt, plus more if needed.
Serve with lime wedges to let everyone squeeze on their own chili.
*This recipe was tested using regular chicken broth. If using low-sodium chicken broth or unsalted, you’ll have to add more salt to season it.
Feel free to mix and match these options based on your personal preferences and what you have available. Enjoy your meal!
Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1363mg | Potassium: 679mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 758IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 4mg