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Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe Easy Homemade with Cannellini Beans

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A comforting and creamy white chicken chili made with cannellini beans and cream cheese, perfect for quick and easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded or diced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium store-bought)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional, for extra heat)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken by poaching in simmering water or broth for about 15 minutes until cooked through. Shred or dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Alternatively, use rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring to avoid burning.
  3. Stir in ground cumin, dried oregano, diced green chilies, and jalapeño if using. Toast spices for 1-2 minutes to deepen flavors.
  4. Add rinsed cannellini beans and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Lower heat and add softened cream cheese in chunks, stirring until melted and incorporated. Stir in shredded chicken and sour cream if using. Heat through for 5 minutes without boiling.
  6. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
  7. Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Optionally, add a squeeze of lime or avocado slices.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Simmer gently after adding dairy to prevent curdling. For a smoother texture, blend about a third of the chili before adding chicken back in. Pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken can save time. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with coconut or cashew cream.

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Keywords: white chicken chili, creamy chicken chili, cannellini beans, easy chicken chili, weeknight dinner, comfort food

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