White Chicken Chili with Corn
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This white chicken chili is pure comfort in a bowl—tender chunks of chicken, creamy beans, sweet corn, and a hint of spice, all simmered to perfection. It’s warm, hearty, and just the thing for chilly nights when you need something satisfying.
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One of my favorite parts? The natural sweetness of fresh corn in every bite. It adds an extra layer of flavor that really makes this dish shine. And the best part? You can dress it up however you like—crunchy Fritos, shredded cheddar, a dollop of sour cream, or even avocado. The possibilities are endless!
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Want it extra thick and creamy? A block of cream cheese does wonders for richness. No cream cheese? No problem! A simple cornstarch slurry with broth will do the trick.
However you choose to make it, this white chicken chili will warm you up from the inside out. Give it a try and share it with someone who could use a little comfort food!
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 1 tbsp |
| Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced | 1½ lbs |
| Onion, chopped | 1 medium |
| Garlic powder | 1½ tsp |
| Great northern beans, drained & rinsed | 3 cups (or 2 cans, 14 oz each) |
| Corn kernels, drained | 1¾ cups (or 1 can, 14 oz) |
| Chicken broth | 2 cups (or 1 can, 14 oz) |
| Roasted green chiles, chopped | ⅔ cup (or 1 can, 7 oz) |
| Cream cheese, cubed (optional) | 4 oz |
| Kosher salt | 1 tsp (adjust to taste) |
| Ground cumin | 1 tsp |
| Dried oregano | 1 tsp |
| Black pepper | ½ tsp (adjust to taste) |
| Cayenne pepper | ¼ tsp |
| Sour cream | ½ cup |
| Heavy cream | ½ cup |
Instructions
- Sauté the chicken & onion
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken and chopped onion, cooking for 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle in garlic powder as it cooks. - Build the flavors
Stir in the drained beans, corn, chicken broth, green chiles, cream cheese (if using), and all the spices. Bring to a gentle boil. - Simmer
Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. - Make it extra creamy
In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and heavy cream until smooth. Ladle in ½ cup of the hot broth from the pot and whisk again. Stir this creamy mixture back into the chili until fully combined. - Serve & enjoy
Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes—Fritos, cheese, sour cream, avocado, or fresh cilantro.
Notes & Tips
- Using pre-cooked chicken? Just reduce the simmering time to 5 minutes.
- No cream cheese? A cornstarch slurry (broth + cornstarch) works as a thickener.
- For extra heat, add more cayenne or diced jalapeños.
- Fresh corn brings a touch of sweetness, but canned or frozen works great too!
