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Classic creamy white chicken chili in ceramic bowl with steam rising, showing rich creamy texture with chicken and beans

Classic Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe

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This classic creamy white chicken chili combines heavy cream, cream cheese, and sour cream for the ultimate rich and indulgent comfort food experience with traditional flavors.

  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) navy beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 large sweet onions, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium poblano peppers, roasted and diced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 8 cups rich chicken stock
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Bring dairy components to room temperature for smooth incorporation.
  • Roast poblano peppers until charred, steam, peel, and dice.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, sear in batches until golden brown.
  • Remove chicken, cook onions, poblanos, and jalapeños until softened.
  • Add garlic, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add all spices, cook 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Deglaze with white wine, add stock and green chiles.
  • Return chicken to pot, add beans, simmer 25-30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, whisk cream cheese with hot chili liquid until smooth.
  • Stir cream cheese mixture back into chili.
  • Add heavy cream in steady stream, fold in sour cream.
  • Finish with cilantro and lime juice, adjust seasoning.

Notes

  • Room temperature dairy prevents curdling
  • Roasting poblanos adds essential smoky depth
  • Multiple cream sources create luxurious texture
  • Gentle reheating prevents separation
  • Author: David Cooper
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 1/12 of recipe)
  • Calories: 485 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Cholesterol: 145 mg

Find it online: https://fabiloustaste.com/classic-creamy-white-chicken-chili/