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October 28, 2015

Creamy White Chicken Chili

Dairy Free Gluten Free Main Dishes Poultry Soups + Chili
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This creamy white chicken chili is a delicious and easy dinner. Perfect for fall or winter! It’s a classic soup recipe you’ll come back to time and time again.

As the weather is starting to change, I find I’m craving warm, comforting dinners. There’s nothing quite like hot soup on a cold night!

creamy white chicken chili recipe

Thank you to McCormick for sponsoring this post, originally published in 2015.

Mexican White Chicken Chili

If you’re looking for a fast weeknight meal idea, you’ll love this recipe. It’s hearty and satisfying and makes great leftovers, too! Matt normally isn’t into leftovers at all, and he loved this so much he ate it the next day, too. That’s saying a lot. 🙂

creamy white chicken chili in a bowl with shredded cheese

The key to this soup is the spices – cumin, in particular, which as you guys know is a big favorite of mine. The little red-capped spice is a staple in our house. So much so that super longtime readers of my blog will remember that I published a post in 2009 entitled “I have a love affair with cumin.” (Ah, the glory days when I used ALL the exclamation points and didn’t understand post title SEO… although, if someone is Googling that phrase, that’s awesome that they will find me!)

See also these cumin-tastic recipes: Sweet Potato Lentil Chili, Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes, and Pumpkin Bean Dip (<—great football season appetizer).

White Chicken Chili Ingredients

To make this creamy white chicken chili, you’ll need:

  • chicken breast
  • white beans
  • garlic
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • green chilies
  • hummus
  • vegetable broth (I recommend low sodium broth)
  • oregano
  • cumin

For my vegan/vegetarian friends: feel free to leave out the chicken (and the grated cheese on top if necessary). This chili would be just as good without it!

creamy mexican chicken chili ingredients

How to Make Chicken Chili

To make this recipe, start by browning your chicken in a large pot over high heat (with a splash of olive oil). Reduce heat to medium. Next, add in chopped onions and garlic. Sauté until the onion is soft and the chicken is cooked through.

Then, dump in the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes, and you’re ready to rock. Boom. Can’t get easier!

Also, I think I should add hummus to all my soups. Made it so creamy and flavorful!

how to make creamy mexican chicken chili recipe

You can let it simmer for more or less time depending how soup-ish vs. chili-ish (those are technical terms, obviously) you’d like the dish to be. I left it more soupy since I knew some of the liquid would soak up when I stored it in the fridge. But it’s up to you!

For toppings, feel free to get creative. Hot sauce is a good addition here (the soup isn’t spicy on its own). Cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado, and diced fresh jalapenos (Matt’s fave) would all be divine, too!

creamy mexican chicken chili recipe

The full creamy white chicken chili recipe is at the bottom of this post. Enjoy it!

What’s your favorite spice? I’m torn between cumin and cinnamon!

If you missed my previous McCormick posts, check those out, too:

  • Creamy Vegan Salad Dressing Recipe
  • Sweet Potato Hash with Poached Eggs <—awesome brunch
  • Vegan & Gluten Free Shepherd’s Pie
  • Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole <— get your 90’s on
  • Spiced Baked Apple Chips Recipe <— perfect for apple picking!
  • How to Add Flavor to Meals Without Salt or Sugar
  • Lemon & Herb Fish Recipe
  • Mexican Shrimp Salad Bowl
  • Braised Chicken with Dried Plums, Olives & Capers <—LOVE
  • How to Pickle Cucumbers Quickly at Home
  • Gluten-Free Grilled Taco Wings

Creamy White Chicken Chili

Creamy White Chicken Chili
July 24, 2019

If you’re looking for a fast weeknight meal idea, you’ll love this recipe. It’s hearty and satisfying and makes great leftovers, too! 

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Yield
6
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or coconut oil)
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (4-oz) cans green chilies
  • 2 (15-oz) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2/3 cup hummus
  • 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth (or water, or chicken broth)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • optional toppings: diced avocado, cilantro, limes, grated cheese

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown around the edges.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is translucent (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add the green chilies, white beans, cumin, oregano, hummus, and broth/water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 to 15 minutes, depending how soupy you want your dish to be.
  4. Serve immediately with desired toppings or refrigerate and reheat throughout the week!

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24 comments
  • Sana
    October 28, 2015 · 8:57AM:
    The avocado on top is an excellent touch! Healthy fats!!
    Reply
    • Anne
      October 28, 2015 · 9:23AM:
      Always! :)
      Reply
  • Gwen @ Nutty G Fitness
    October 28, 2015 · 8:59AM:
    Looks so good! I made a similar recipe this weekend and it was perfect for a chilly night! I feel your love for cumin. I use it ALL the time. So good.
    Reply
  • Sara @ Oats & Rows
    October 28, 2015 · 9:18AM:
    This soup is calling my name! I will always love cinnamon. Cinnamon in smoothies is perfection!
    Reply
  • Cindy Childers October 28, 2015 · 3:41PM:
    Oh my goodness! Anne! We just made this and it is FABulous!!! We are Americans (Posted overseas in England) and it was late and I didn't feel like cooking (for my family of 5). I had big plans to make a Sun Dried Tomato/Basil Chicken dish but at 5:30 I just couldn't get my head around it. So since this seemed so simply I decided to give it a go and oh my gosh it is amazing! My 8 year old even had seconds. She is so cute as she knows I Pin everything and she said, "Mum, you have to "LIKE" this one. So I encourage all your readers to make this. Just scrumptious!
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    • Anne
      October 28, 2015 · 5:51PM:
      Aw, I'm so glad you all loved it as much as we did! :)
      Reply
  • rachel @ athletic avocado
    October 28, 2015 · 5:29PM:
    hummus for creaminess??? GENIUS! Gonna pin this hearty soup for later :)
    Reply
  • Sarah @ O-HI-30
    October 28, 2015 · 7:07PM:
    Cumin is my favorite spice too! I'm quite heavy handed with it - you can never have too much!
    Reply
  • Roadrunner October 28, 2015 · 9:40PM:
    Looks terrific, thanks, Anne. Perfect for this time of year!
    Reply
  • Caitlin October 29, 2015 · 1:40PM:
    This was amazing! We made it for dinner last night and I'm eating leftovers for lunch now. Thank you for these easy, healthy, and flavorful recipes!! This one will definitely resurface throughout the winter :)
    Reply
    • Anne
      October 29, 2015 · 2:29PM:
      Yay, so glad you liked it! :) I'm already thinking I need to make it again soon, too!
      Reply
  • Sarah Evans October 29, 2015 · 4:44PM:
    Made it. Loved it. Can't wait to eat the rest of it! I did 1 can of HOT green chilies and 1 can of mild and it gave it a good (but not overwhelming) spice kick!
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    • Anne
      October 29, 2015 · 4:47PM:
      I'll have to try that next time for Matt - he loves spicy! So glad you loved it! :) Enjoy those leftovers!
      Reply
  • Kris S November 2, 2015 · 4:58AM:
    Oooh this looks great, and perfect for gloomy fall weather :)
    Reply
  • Kim November 9, 2015 · 9:52AM:
    This recipe is so delicious!!!!! We made it last night and couldn't stop eating it. Perfect easy relaxing Sunday dinner recipe. Can hummus be subbed in other soup recipes? Do you know what it would replace? Thanks for sharing this recipe!!
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    • Anne
      November 9, 2015 · 12:23PM:
      So glad you like it! You can stir hummus into other soups for sure -- don't need to replace anything, just add it!
      Reply
      • Kim November 9, 2015 · 2:46PM:
        Thanks for the replies!!
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    • Anne
      November 9, 2015 · 12:23PM:
      Actually -- it would be a good sub for cream, if you wanted to try that!
      Reply
  • Lori November 9, 2015 · 9:55PM:
    This will definitely be in my cold-weather recipe rotation--it was delicious. I spiced it up with some jalapeño, and adding fresh lime juice adds a great fresh element. Any idea of the calorie count per serving?
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    • Anne
      November 10, 2015 · 9:49AM:
      Great additions - glad you enjoyed it! I don't know the calorie count as I'm not an advocate of calorie counting. Sorry!
      Reply
  • Tracy H. October 13, 2016 · 1:16PM:
    Anne - Your Chicken and White Bean Chili Soup has always been a favorite of mine. I've probably made it over 10 times! This will now on my list to try. Thank you!
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    • Anne
      October 13, 2016 · 2:34PM:
      I'm so glad you love the chicken and white bean chili soup - hope you love this one just as much! :)
      Reply
  • Meghan February 13, 2017 · 12:30PM:
    Made this soup for the first time yesterday and just had to comment to say how delicious (and easy!) it is! I have always been afraid of making soup (hi, irrational thoughts), but I had some chicken broth I had to use up, so I went for it yesterday and tried out this recipe. So good! I'm eating it again today over some roasted butternut squash and can't get over how great it is. Thank you!
    Reply
    • Anne
      February 13, 2017 · 1:31PM:
      So glad you enjoyed it! :)
      Reply
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