White chili with cannellini beans recipes - Main course
Flavorful White Chicken Chili is the definition of comfort food. Loaded with hearty ingredients like tender shredded chicken, creamy cannellini beans, spicy diced green chiles, and a rich and velvety broth; this one pot 30-minute dish is sure to be a hit at your family’s table!
White Chicken Chili

Made with rotisserie chicken, cannellini beans, a can of chiles, and perfectly seasoned, this White Chicken Chili is a warm and cozy dish. Enjoy with a side salad or some crusty bread for the easy weeknight dinner.
Provided by: Amy
Total time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 19
Provided by: Amy
Total time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 19
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (, diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (, minced)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 ounce can of diced green chiles
- 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked rotisserie chicken
- 15 ounces cannellini beans (, rinsed and drained)
- 2 ounces light cream cheese (, cut into small cubes)
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded Monterrey Jack cheese (, for serving)
- 1 diced scallion (, for serving)
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro (, for serving)
- 1/2 ripe avocado (, sliced, for serving)
- crushed tortilla chips (, for serving, optional)
Nutrition:
- Calories: 452 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 24 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
- Sodium: 1090 mg
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- In a medium heavy bottomed pot, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until it softens, about 3 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add in all the seasonings and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Pour in the broth and chiles. Bring to a gentle bubble and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped chicken, beans, cream cheese, and lime juice; simmer for a few more minutes to warm through and allow the cream cheese to melt.
- Ladle into bowls and top each serving with a little Monterey Jack cheese, scallions, chopped cilantro, avocado, and crushed tortilla chips. Enjoy!
White Chicken Chili Recipe

This hearty White Chicken Chili is made with simple ingredients like canned white beans, juicy chicken, and sweet corn in a rich and creamy broth. Both satisfying and delicious, it’s easy to make any night of the week.
Provided by: Jessica Randhawa
Total time: 75 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yields: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 17
Provided by: Jessica Randhawa
Total time: 75 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yields: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 17
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium onions (diced)
- 2 jalapeños (seeded and diced (optional))
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (plus more if needed)
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 (15 ounce) cans white cannellini beans
- 1½ cups frozen corn
- 8 ounce cream cheese (cut into cubes and brought to room temperature)
- 1 lime (juiced )
- For serving
Nutrition:
- Calories: 407 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 31 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 104 mg
- Sodium: 918 mg
- Fiber: 7 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Add the onions and jalapeños and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the diced green chilies, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Add the chicken broth and chicken breasts to the pot. Increase to high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Allow the soup to simmer and the chicken to cook for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- As the chicken cooks, transfer one can of beans to a small food processor. Process until smooth, but somewhat chunky. Set aside. Open the other can of beans and drain and rinse in a fine-mesh strainer. Set aside.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and allow it to cool before shredding (see notes).
- Add frozen corn and white beans (the blended beans and rinsed beans) to the soup and return to a simmer. Add the cream cheese and stir well. Simmer for 5-10 minutes more, or until the cream cheese has dissolved within the soup.
- Finally, return the chicken back to the pot along with the juice from one lime. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.
White Bean Chicken Chili

The easiest healthy White Bean Chicken Chili! Make it in the crockpot, instant pot or on the stove for a delicious, protein packed dinner!
Provided by: The Clean Eating Couple
Total time: 50 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 13
Provided by: The Clean Eating Couple
Total time: 50 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 13
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup onion (minced finely)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced finely)
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in half)
- 2 15 oz can can cannellini beans (rinsed & drained - no or low salt)
- 4 oz diced green chiles
- 3 cups chicken broth ( no or low salt)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup frozen corn (defrosted)
Nutrition:
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 34 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg
- Sodium: 403 mg
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Stovetop Instructions:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic for about 5 minutes until they’re translucent.
- Add all ingredients to the pot except frozen corn. Cover the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a high simmer for 25 minutes.
- Once the chili has simmered for 25 minutes - remove the chicken from the pot. Shred with forks and return to the pot. Add frozen corn. Stir to combine.
- The chili is fine to eat at this point. If you prefer a thicker chili, return to the stove and boil for 10 minutes, uncovered.
- Crockpot Instructions:
- Note: If you’re making this in the crockpot, the olive oil/sauté the onions/garlic is optional. You can sauté the onions and garlic in a pan on the stove, or skip this step and simply add the raw onions and garlic to the pot - skipping the olive oil.
- Add all ingredients to the crock pot except frozen corn. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- After the chili has cooked, remove the chicken from the pot. Shred with forks and return to the pot. Add frozen corn. Stir to combine.
- The chili is fine to eat at this point. If you prefer a thicker chili, you can scoop out/discard excess broth. Or you can add it to a pot on the stove and boil for 10 minutes, uncovered.
- Instant Pot Instructions
- Set your instant pot to sauté for 5 minutes. Heat olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic for about 5 minutes until they’re translucent.
- Add all ingredients to the instant pot except frozen corn. Cover the pot and set to sealing, manual, high pressure for 14 minutes. It will take the pot about 5 minutes to come to pressure and then it will cook for 14 minutes.
- Once cooked, let the pot naturally release pressure for 5 minutes, than quick release the remaining pressure.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the pot. Shred with forks and return to the pot. Add frozen corn. Stir to combine.
- The chili is fine to eat at this point. If you prefer a thicker chili, set your instant pot to sauté and boil for 10 minutes, uncovered.
White Chicken Chili

Flavorful White Chicken Chili is the definition of comfort food. Loaded with hearty ingredients like tender shredded chicken, creamy cannellini beans, spicy diced green chiles, and a rich and velvety broth; this one pot 30-minute dish is sure to be a hit at your family’s table!
Provided by: Kathryn Donangelo
Total time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 20
Provided by: Kathryn Donangelo
Total time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yields: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 20
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion; chopped
- 4 cloves garlic; minced
- 2 1/2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken)
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 15 oz. cans cannelloni beans (white beans)
- 1 15 oz. can whole kernel corn (rinse and drain)
- 2 4 oz. cans green chiles
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, milk, cream or non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- sharp cheddar cheese; shredded
- jalapeños; sliced
- lime; sliced
- cilantro; chopped
How to cook:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in onion and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, and cook for an additional minute or until fragrant.
- To the pot, add shredded chicken, cannellini beans, green chilies, and corn.
- Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and chicken broth to the pot.
- Simmer for 15 minutes, uncovered. Stir in cream cheese, and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes. If your cream cheese is not mixing in use a whisk and vigorously stir.
- Take off the heat. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings and enjoy!