Easy White Chicken Chili with Leftover Chicken
A creamy, comforting bowl of white chicken chili made with tender chicken, white beans, green chiles, and warm spices. This quick stovetop recipe comes together in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Mild, flavorful, and family-friendly, it’s easy to customize with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or fresh cilantro.
Servings 6
Calories 333kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
- 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken, white beans, green chilies, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese or sour cream until fully melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 928mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 5mg