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Two bowls of homemade white chicken chili with creamy broth, tender chicken pieces, white beans, corn kernels, and fresh herb garnish

The Ultimate White Chicken Chili Recipe: Comfort Food That's Actually Good for You

This creamy white chicken chili is packed with lean protein, beans, and zesty spices—delivering a hearty, nutritious comfort meal in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 266
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3 cloves
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 14-ounce cans great Northern beans, drained
  • 2 4-ounce cans mild green chiles with juices
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅔ cup sour cream

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, beans, green chiles, and diced chicken. Stir well.
  4. Add corn, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  5. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk sour cream with ½ cup of hot chili liquid to temper. Stir the mixture back into the pot and mix until creamy and smooth.

Notes

Temper sour cream to prevent curdling. Use Greek yogurt as a protein-rich alternative. Chili thickens as it sits—perfect for next-day meals.