If you love chili, check out my Very Best Slow Cooker Chili, Vegetarian Quinoa Chili, and my Slow Cooker Turkey Chili!

Homemade White Chicken Chili

By now, you probably know that I love chili. I’ve made it in the slow cooker, with ground turkey and even with quinoa! And this one is a new staple for my arsenal of chili recipes! If you’re looking for creamy, savory, stick-to-your-bones good comfort food, then you’ve found it! This White Chicken Chili is one of my all-time favorite soup recipes. (And that’s saying a lot. I love soup!) Chili is one of my favorite meals to make because it’s easy, delicious every time, and makes a ton to eat throughout the week or freeze for later. But tomato-based chili can sometimes give people heartburn or be too heavy on the red meat and beans. This lighter, chicken-based version is a great alternative to add to your monthly dinner rotation. Plus, it freezes beautifully and is perfect for meal-prepping!

Ingredients

This White Chicken Chili recipe is comprised of many typical chili ingredients, but with the addition of a lighter broth base and no tomatoes. To make it at home, you’ll need:

A large yellow or white onion One jalapeño, seeded and diced Four garlic cloves, minced Four cups of chicken broth (I like to make my own, but store-bought is fine. Just opt for low-sodium.) Two 4-oz. cans of diced green chilies Spices: Cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper are added! One block of cream cheese, softened at room temp Corn (Fresh, canned or frozen will work.) Lime juice Two 15-oz cans of cannellini beans (Could also use another white bean like navy.) Two and a half cups shredded chicken

How To Make White Chicken Chili

Cook the Veggies: Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the onion and jalapeño, and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.

Topping Variations

Chopped fresh cilantro Sliced avocado Homemade tortilla chips Shredded Mexican, pepper jack, or sharp cheddar cheese Diced white onion Homemade pico de gallo Fresh guacamole Diced chipotle in adobo

More Soup Recipes To Try

If you enjoyed this White Chicken Chili, then you’ll love my other soup recipes perfect for chilly weather:

Lasagna Soup Stuffed Pepper Soup Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup Thai Coconut Soup Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup