creamy white chicken chili recipe

White Chicken Chili Recipe

This white chicken chili recipe is creamy, hearty, and packed with tender chicken, white beans, green chiles, and warm spices. Perfect for chilly days, busy weeknights, or whenever you crave a comforting one-pot meal with rich flavor and smooth texture. Explore more delicious recipes like White Chicken Chili Recipe on our website.

white chicken chili recipe with rotisserie chicken
white chicken chili recipe with rotisserie chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • 3 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cans (4 oz each) chopped green chiles
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, and garlic, cooking until the chicken is browned on both sides.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Return the chicken to the pot. Add chicken broth, cannellini beans, green chiles, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 30–40 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the chili thickens.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
simple white chicken chili recipe
simple white chicken chili recipe

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 pot of chili