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White Chicken Chili Recipe Without Corn

A creamy and flavorful chili made without corn, packed with shredded chicken, white beans, green chiles, and spices for a cozy and satisfying meal everyone will love. Includes stovetop, slow cooker, and Instant Pot methods.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 30 oz white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 3 to 4 cups chicken broth adjust for desired thickness
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken
Seasoning and Flavor
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • to taste salt and black pepper
Freshness
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
Optional for Extra Creaminess
  • 4 to 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 to 3 tbsp sour cream or heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and jalapeño and cook 1 minute.
  2. Add beans, green chiles, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes.
  3. Stir in shredded chicken and simmer for another 5–10 minutes until heated through.
  4. Add cream cheese and sour cream or heavy cream if using. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  5. Finish with lime juice and chopped cilantro. Serve warm with toppings.

Notes

  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Protein: 53 g
  • Fat: 23 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 191 mg
  • Sodium: 1345 mg
  • Potassium: 1245 mg
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Vitamin A: 597 IU
  • Vitamin C: 7 mg
  • Calcium: 29 mg
  • Iron: 3 mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.