This creamy, slightly spicy white chili is packed with tender shredded chicken, sweet corn, and white beans, simmered in a rich, garlicky broth. Perfect for chilly nights!
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏳ Cook Time: 30 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 40 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~350
🛒 Ingredients
- 🧈 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 🧅 1 small onion, diced
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 🌶 1 small jalapeño, minced (optional for spice)
- 🍗 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great!)
- 🥣 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained & rinsed
- 🌽 1 ½ cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 🥣 4 cups chicken broth
- 🥄 1 tsp cumin
- 🥄 1 tsp chili powder
- 🥄 ½ tsp oregano
- 🧂 ½ tsp salt & black pepper
- 🥛 ½ cup sour cream or heavy cream
- 🧀 ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional for extra creaminess)
- 🌿 ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and jalapeño, and cook until soft (about 3 minutes).
2️⃣ Build the Flavor:
- Stir in chicken, beans, corn, broth, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3️⃣ Make it Creamy & Rich:
- Stir in sour cream and shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes, then remove from heat.
4️⃣ Serve & Garnish:
- Ladle into bowls and top with fresh cilantro, more cheese, or avocado slices!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Creamy, flavorful, and comforting!
✔️ Loaded with protein & fiber from chicken and beans.
✔️ Easily adjustable spice level!
✔️ Perfect for meal prep & freezer-friendly!
🔥 Helpful Tips
✅ Want it thicker? Blend ½ cup beans with broth, then add back to the chili.
✅ Make it spicier! Add more jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
✅ Leftovers? Store for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months!
Enjoy your White Chicken Chili with Corn—creamy, satisfying, and packed with bold flavors! 🍗🌽🔥 Let me know if you want more cozy soup recipes! 😊