Description
Pioneer Woman White Chicken Chili is a creamy, comforting chili packed with tender chicken, white beans, green chiles, and warm spices. This easy white chicken chili recipe is perfect for cozy dinners, meal prep, or game day gatherings. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this creamy chicken chili delivers bold flavor while staying hearty and satisfying. If you love comforting soup recipes, creamy chili recipes, or easy chicken dinners, this Pioneer Woman White Chicken Chili will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups chicken broth
2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
1 can diced green chiles
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add chicken breasts along with cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour in chicken broth and green chiles, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is fully cooked.
5. Remove chicken, shred using two forks, and return it to the pot.
6. Stir in white beans, heavy cream, and Monterey Jack cheese.
7. Simmer until cheese melts and chili thickens slightly.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor.
For thicker chili mash a small portion of the beans before adding them.
Adjust spice by adding jalapeños or cayenne if you prefer more heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg