Prep: 5 Common Questions
Is this recipe gluten-free?
Yes! This White Chicken Chili is naturally gluten-free. The ingredients, like chicken breast, beans, corn, broth, and yogurt, are all naturally free from gluten. Just double-check your chicken broth label to make sure it’s certified gluten-free (some brands can sneak in gluten-based additives). Other than that, you’re good to go!
Is this White Chicken Chili spicy?
Not at all! This version of White Chicken Chili is mild, creamy, and cozy with warm spices like cumin, paprika, and oregano, but no heat. If you’re craving something spicier, you can totally add in a chopped jalapeño, green chiles, or a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little kick!
How can I thicken my White Chicken Chili?
This chili gets its creamy texture from plain yogurt and just the right balance of beans and broth. If you want it even thicker, here are a few easy options:
Mash some of the beans with a fork before adding them in.
Add a little cornstarch slurry (1 Tbsp cornstarch + 1 Tbsp cold water) and simmer for a few extra minutes.
Stir in extra cheese or even a spoonful of cream cheese for ultra-creamy chili.
Reduce the broth just a bit if you like a thicker consistency from the start.
A comforting classic that everyone will love. This Creamy White Chicken Chili recipe is made with healthy ingredients, loaded with flavor, easy to make, and perfect for a quick, 30-minute weeknight dinner!
It’s that time of year! The colder weather calls for cozier, warmer meals. This Creamy White Chicken Chili is perfect for a comforting, warm bowl of goodness that’s easy to make and great for feeding a crowd! It’s one of my favorite winter meals and one of my go-to’s for dinner. Even my toddler loves it!
Here’s why you definitely need this recipe in your weekly menu:
- It’s comforting, delicious, AND healthy.
- Made with plain yogurt, this white chicken chili is extra creamy!
- Can be made in just 30 minutes.
- It’s TRULY one of the best chili’s ever!
It really doesn’t get much easier (or more delicious) than this Creamy White Chicken Chili recipe. Top it with a little bit of cheese and cilantro, and it’s one of the best winter meals around!
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Why You’ll Love This White Chicken Chili Recipe
- 30 Minutes Start to Finish – Quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights!
- Creamy & Comforting – It’s cozy, flavorful, and SO satisfying.
- Loaded with Protein – Thanks to lean chicken breast and cannellini beans, each serving is high in protein!
- Gluten-Free – Naturally gluten-free with zero fuss.
- One Pot Wonder – Less mess, less cleanup. My favorite kind of dinner recipe!
- Customizable – Add extra veggies, quinoa, or skip the cheese to make it your own.
- Kid-Approved – Even picky eaters love this one. My littles ask for seconds!
Creamy Chicken Chili Recipe Ingredients
All you need for this recipe are a few simple and healthy ingredients!
Chicken Breast – This recipe uses chicken breast cut into cubes. However, cooked rotisserie chicken is also a great option. Simply skip the steps that involve cooking the chicken, then add the remaining ingredients for the chili!
Chicken Broth – Chicken or vegetable broth both work wonderfully in this recipe and add tons of flavor.
Onion – Fresh yellow onion takes the flavors of this white chicken chili to another level! However, dried onion flakes (opens in a new tab) also work as a substitution.
Garlic – Minced garlic or garlic powder (opens in a new tab) are great options for this recipe.
Cannellini Beans – I used Cannellini beans (opens in a new tab) in this recipe. Other options include Navy and Great Northern beans!
Corn – Definitely an essential in white chicken chili!
Plain Yogurt – Plain yogurt makes this recipe extra creamy and delicious!
Cheese (optional) – I added a little bit of shredded cheese to this recipe to thicken it and take the creaminess to the next level. However, this is optional as the chili is already yummy as is!
Chili Seasoning – The seasoning for the white chicken chili recipe is made from cumin, coriander, paprika, and oregano.
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Creamy White Chili Variations
- Diced carrots
- Zucchini
- Cooked lentils
- Quinoa
- Chickpeas
How to Make Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe
1. In a dutch oven, cook the onions and garlic in oil.
2. Add in the chicken and cook.
3. Add in the broth and beans.
4. Mix in the corn and seasoning.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk the plain yogurt and about 1/4 cup warm water together until smooth.
Whisking yogurt with a little bit of warm water helps to keep it from curdling, making it possible to add to soup recipes!
6. Add the yogurt and cheese to the chili and stir until everything is warm and even.
What to Serve With Creamy White Chicken Chili
Need ideas for taking this white chicken chili recipe to the next level? It’s great on it’s own, but here are a few options for what to pair it with:
How to Store Creamy Chicken Chili Recipe
Freezing this recipe
One of the best things about white chicken chili is that it’s easy to freeze for later! Simply let it completely cool down, then put it in a open-top container in the fridge. After about an hour, add an airtight lid and freeze for up to 3 months!
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- Easy Quinoa Chili
- Veggie-Loaded Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
- Easy Vegetarian Summer Chili
- The BEST Vegan Chili Recipe
Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe FAQs
Creamy Chicken Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil (opens in a new tab) (or olive oil)
- 1 lb chicken breast (opens in a new tab)
- 1 tsp garlic (minced )
- 1/2 small yellow onion
- 2 15.5 oz. cans cannellini beans (opens in a new tab) (drained)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup corn
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- salt/pepper (to taste)
- cilantro (for topping)
Instructions
- In a dutch oven, cook the onion and garlic in the oil of medium heat.
- Add in the cubed chicken and cook for about 10 minutes (or until it browns).
- Add in the beans and broth, bring to a simmer.
- Add in the corn and seasoning.
- Continue to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt with about 1/4 cup of warm water until smooth.
- Add the yogurt and cheese (optional) to the chili.
- Top with cilantro (optional), serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of broth to taste!
- Add diced carrots, zucchini, cooked lentils, quinoa, chickpeas, or any veggies you want to this recipe.
- The fresh onion and garlic can be subbed for dried onion flakes and garlic powder, if desired.
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Doubled the recipe. Didn’t have enough cannellini, chicken and yogurt to double so I added a can of kidney beans and a can of pinto beans. I left the chicken with just a pound, and I used 3/4 cup sour cream in place of the 2nd yogurt. It was very good. The spices were just right too. My husband went back for seconds.
Made it for me and my husband for a quick snowy day lunch. This was super easy to make, and it tasted amazing! Definitely will be making again.
What an easy, delicious meal! I’m recently married and finally starting to enjoy cooking. I came across your website, saved several of your recipes, and tried this one last night. My husband and I both loved it! I added a bit of salt and pepper at the end but that’s the only changes I made. Can’t wait to try more of your recipes!
I had never tried white bean chili before. I made this and absolutely loved it!! Definitely will be making again!. Thanks!
This creamy white chicken chili looks amazing! the combination of flavours has me drooling and I can’t wait to make it this week. Thank you for sharing.