“Creamy white chicken chili recipe that’s easy and full of flavor! Truly award-winning, crowd-pleasing chili!!”
I’ve done white chicken chili on my blog before but this is how I make it now! It’s much better this way people! So creamy, cheesy and flavorful! If you’ve never made creamy white chicken chili before then now is the time!!
I always make a double batch and freeze the rest. It surely comes in handy on those breezy days when you just want a cozy bowl of something comforting for lunch or dinner.
Making white chicken chili is a pretty easy process. It’s one of those one pot deals which makes it great to serve to a crowd. This is usually what I make for Super Bowl and it ALWAYS disappears so fast!
The heavy cream gives the broth an amazing creaminess, paired up with those warm spices, Mexican blend cheeses, flavorful chicken thighs, onions, garlic…have mercy it’s such a beautiful thing!
I don’t normally fool with adding toppings other than cheese, but if you want to you could add some diced avocado, sour cream, crushed unsalted tortilla chips and even diced tomatoes would be delish!!
Watch me make this white chicken chili from start to finish!
Creamy White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- 1 1/2 cups white onions diced
- 1 lb chicken thighs chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 4 oz can diced green chiles
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3-4 cups chicken broth
- 3 16 oz cans of white beans (I love using a variety: garbanzo, white kidney and great northern)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups Mexican blend cheese + more for topping
- Fresh parsley or cilantro garnish
Instructions
- Add butter to large pot over medium heat.
- When melted add onions and cook until slightly tender.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until done.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix together cumin, oregano, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper and the then stir into the chicken mixture.
- Add in beans and chicken broth.
- Bring to a light boil and then stir in heavy cream.
- Sprinkle in cheese a little at a time.
- Serve and garnish with more cheese and fresh parsley or cilantro.
I’ve made this several times and each time a success!
i will rate the recipe 5 star because it is very delicious and i tried and found it very tast this is review after cooking thank you so much for yummy recipe you are sharing everyday.
Just made this! Typically when i make chili type dishes, I make them for the family and I eat something else because I am not usually a fan of any type of chili. But baaaaaybeee, this was fire!!!! Its 1000 times better than the seasoning packets from the grocery store! #AnotherWinningDivasRecipe
The next time, I think I’ll use rotisserie chicken. I didn’t find the fresh chicken thighs very flavorful. Otherwise, after all the ingredients are added, the chili was pretty good. I made cornbread with mine.
Monique!
You taught me how to cook and I am so greatful. honored to partake of your gift. This is always a crowd pleaser when I make it. Very consistent taste each batch!
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Used chicken tenders and it came out delicious. But the beans are the star to the show.
This recipe is bangin’. You should be super proud. I made it, with a few adjustments since I do weight watchers, and it is absolutely delicious! Bravo! I will definitely make this again. And again. It’s great for a winter time soup but can also be a summer soup.
Am I mistaken, but I don’t see chicken (or what type) included in the recipe…can you tell me how much and if it is ground or shreddd or diced? Thanks!
Sorry…I see it now…LOL I didn’t have my glasses on… please forgive me…
I Love this recipe. I was skeptical at first. This is now my favorite Chili. It is extremely flavorful. The heavy whipping cream just brings the flavors together. Adding this recipe to the family favorites.
Where does the chiles come in??
After the onions. I had to watch the video to figure it out. I saw your comment and had hoped there would have been a reply.
This is now my favorite go to chili on a cold day. Thank you! So happy I found it and now I’m a huge fan and follower of all your recipes and ideas. ❤️
Good evening, Monique! I was wondering how long should I cook the chicken?
Till it’s cooked ????
Looks delicious….can’t wait to try. Thanks so much for sharing.
Just wanted to say I absolutely adore your site. This has really saved me lately!! I wanted to know if there was a version of this for the crock pot? Thanks so much for all the AWESOME recipes!! Always super simple and super delish!!
Hello, I have not made any of your recipe as of yet. I will be soon. Miss Diva can you tell me what kind of chief knife you used. You so many great recipe I want to try, Not a great cook yet,I think I will be once I get my kitchen set up
Didn’t care for this but my daughter thought it was good!!
The only change I would make in the future is to not use garbanzo beans. The texture threw me off. But good recipe and easy to adapt to your liking. I’m thinking rotel would have been good added too.
I made this Creamy White Chicken Chili recipe, and it is delicious! This blonde Chili is full of flavour.
Thank you, Monique.
Made this and it was quite yummy. Paired it with some cornbread. Recipe didn’t mention what step to add green peppers unless I overlooked it but I just threw it in with other ingredients listed near it. I’ve been a fan of your site for some years! Thanks for sharing
My family is eating this as i make this post. It is AMAZING, per usual. You’re the bomb.com!
you need a search feature on your site!! : )
I one Julie. It’s right below my cookbooks.
Not sure if it is strategic, but it would be much easier to find the search box if it was placed at the top of your site. Especially, when accessing your blog by mobile phone. I use your site often! Keep up the good work!
Will do!! Thanks love!!
I’m so glad you’ve added an updated version of this recipe! I’ve made the old one several times, and have enjoyed it… but I always felt bad about adding the canned beans and their liquid. I’ll be glad to add the cream and the broth this time around! Can’t wait to make this soup! Thanks again. 🙂
When do u put in the diced chiles???
Can I use left over chicken like skinless baked thighs