This is seriously one of my all time favorite dinners to make. The 2 lbs of cheese obviously is a huge win in my book, but it has a great spicy kick too that I enjoy in pretty much all food! I try to remember to cut back on the spice when I’m making it for a mixed crowd, in case people aren’t spice lovers (crazy talk) but I tend to crank up the heat when it’s just for me and the kids.
This chili is super easy to make too – simmer the dried beans in broth then add everything but the dairy and let simmer to bring all the flavors together. If you don’t want a huge batch of soup around this is where you’d freeze it – before adding the dairy, I used to take half out and freeze it then add half the sour cream and cheese – back before I had teenagers who eat 5 times as much as me!
We like to serve it with just white bread and butter, but it’s also great with cornbread too! I love a bowl of any soup – but this one is def my favorite. Perfect comfort food – warm, creamy with a kick! Mmmmmm I wish I had some leftovers right now! What is your favorite soup to enjoy on a cold winter day?
I try to remember to leave a little of the cheese out for topping, but often I forget – Also a little cilantro, or extra sour cream or tortilla strips – all great topping, but most often I just enjoy a bowl plain.
Creamy white chicken chili
Ingredients
- 2 lbs dry white beans rinsed
- 12 C chicken broth
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon
- 4 onions chopped
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 14 cloves garlic minced
- 14 oz diced green chilies
- 8 tsp ground cumin
- 4 tsp dried oregano
- 4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3-4 chicken breast cooked and chopped/shredded
- 2 C full fat sour cream
- 2 lbs shredded Monterey jack cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the beans and broth and the extra bullion and bring to a boil
- Simmer covered for 2 hours
- Saute the onions in the olive oil, low and slow for a good caramelization
- add onions to the soup along with the garlic, green chilies, cayenne pepper, cumin, oregano and the chicken.
- stir and bring back to a simmer, simmer for 30 mins
- add the sour cream and monterey jack cheese and stir until the cheese melts completely and serve
Video
Nutrition
Did you know January is National Soup Month??? SO me and some of my foodie friends all decided to celebrate today – sharing new recipes as well as some older favorites! Click on over and enjoy all the warm comforting sous and enjoy National Soup Month!!!
7 new soup recipes from the Celebrating food bloggers
- White chicken chili – HERE
- Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup – Creations by Kara
- Chicken Fajita Soup – The Baker Upstairs
- Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Chili – Real Mom Kitchen
- Instant Pot Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup – 365 Days of Slow Cooking and Pressure Cooking
- Instant pot Italian chicken soup – Supergolden Bakes
- Vegan Pinto Bean Soup – Namely Marly
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- One Pot Loaded Baked Potato soup
- Creamy Turkey and Wild Rice soup
- Creamy Mushroom soup
- Mexican Chicken soup
- Beef Chili
- Chicken Stew with Sausage
- Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
- Clam Chowder
7 more soup recipes from other foodies I love
- One Pot Creamy Meatball soup – Sweet C’s Design
- Creamy Tomato soup – Our Best Bites
- Pasta E Fagioli soup – The Recipe Critic
- Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana – The Chunky Chef
- Coconut Curry Soup – Damn Delicious
- Homemade Chicken Noodle soup – The Girl who ate everything
- Chicken Wonton soup – Smitten Kitchen
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Kara
This is a favorite at our house too, but I’ve never made it with dry beans. I’m gonna have to try your version!
Ashlee Marie
I love cooking the beans in the broth vs using canned beans. You can also make the bean in the instant pot if you don’t want to simmer for 2 hours.
Cindy
How would you make it in the instant pot?
Ashlee Marie
here you go https://ashleemarie.com/instant-pot-white-chicken-chili-recipe-video/
Stacie Vaughan
This looks delicious! Perfect for Game Day!
Ashlee Marie
Thank you so much, and yes it is perfect for game day!!!
Marly
I feel like Bing Cosby, but instead of a “white christmas” I’m gonna say this…I’m dreaming of a vegan version of this recipe. It’s kinda wordy, but if you sing it Bing Cosby style…it kinda works! 😂
BETTY J Barkley
what do you do with the chicken & when to add to chili
Ashlee Marie
it says in the recipe the chicken is cooked and shredded and you add it with the onions, garlic, chilies and spices. You can cook the chicken however you like, I like to bake mine or use rotisserie chicken for ease.
Laura Powell
Your version of white chicken chili looks delish!
Ashlee Marie
Thank you so much!
Rachel
Your directions do not include when to add the chicken! 🙂
Ashlee Marie
it says to add the chicken with the onions, garlic, chilies and the spices.