Creamy White Chicken Chili with Sweet Corn
This Creamy White Chicken Chili with Corn is a cozy, satisfying meal with a smooth texture and just the right amount of gentle heat. Tender chicken, hearty beans, and sweet corn come together in a flavorful broth, making this simple one-pot recipe an excellent choice for busy evenings.
White Chicken Chili with Corn
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced | 1 ½ pounds |
| Medium onion, chopped | 1 |
| Garlic powder | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Cooked great northern beans, drained and rinsed | 3 cups (or 2 14-oz cans) |
| Frozen or canned corn kernels, drained | 1 ¾ cups (or 1 14-oz can) |
| Chicken broth | 2 cups (or 1 14-oz can) |
| Roasted green chiles, chopped | ⅔ cup (or 1 7-oz can) |
| Cream cheese, cubed (optional) | 4 ounces |
| Kosher salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Ground cumin | 1 teaspoon |
| Dried oregano | 1 teaspoon |
| Freshly ground black pepper | ½ teaspoon |
| Cayenne pepper | ¼ teaspoon |
| Sour cream | ½ cup |
| Heavy cream | ½ cup |
Instructions
1. Sauté the Chicken and Onion
Pour the olive oil into a large pot and warm it over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and chopped onion, then cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through. Add the garlic powder while the chicken and onion are cooking.
2. Combine the Chili Ingredients
Add the beans, corn, chicken broth, green chiles, and optional cream cheese to the pot. Season with salt, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Prepare the Creamy Mixture
Take the pot off the heat. In a separate bowl, whisk the sour cream and heavy cream together until completely smooth. Slowly whisk in about ½ cup of the hot broth from the chili. This helps gently warm the cream mixture before adding it to the pot.
4. Add the Cream and Serve
Pour the tempered cream mixture into the chili and stir thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly combined and the chili is creamy. Ladle into bowls and serve hot with your preferred toppings.
Enjoy a warm, creamy, and comforting bowl of homemade white chicken chili!
