This is the best white chicken chili soup recipe that is easy to make on stove top, the instant pot or in the slow cooker. It’s a lighter alternative to beef chili soup and makes for super dinner. This recipe has creamy broth, green chilies, shredded chicken corn and simple seasonings.
In this article I share my easy and hearty chicken chili Soup Recipe with you. This delicious soup is loved by our whole family. I hope you will like it too. In this guide we will define all things about this soup recipe, its benefits, step by step guide and what are the side dishes of chicken chili soup.
Chicken chili soup
This white chicken chili soup is amazing. It’s chili meat soup with a creamy broth. This soup is easy to make on the crock pot or on the stove top. This soup contains the best white creamy broth with cream cheese, green chilies, corn, shredded chicken and simple seasonings.
Is chicken chili soup healthy for us?
Yes, chicken chili soup is very healthy for us. It’s a good source of fats and protein that is good for strong muscles. It contains zinc that supports a healthy appetite. It maintains bone health, good for heart health, boosts the immune system, supports in children growth, good for arthritis risk and release from depression.
How to make the best chicken chili soup?
My easiest best chicken chili soup recipe is easy to make and delicious. That is going to be incredible! Start cooking with me:
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 large jalapeno pepper, diced and seeded
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/3 cup half and half, (half cream, half milk)
- 2 (15.5 oz.) cans drained cannellini beans
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 (4 oz.) cans undrained mild green chilies
- 1 ½ lbs. bone-in skinless chicken breast
- Salt/Pepper
- 1 (15.25 oz.) can whole kernel sweet corn, should be drained.
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
Seasonings
Garnish options
Lime wedges, Sour cream, Tortilla Strips, Diced Avocado Monterey Fritos, or Pepper Jack cheese.
Step by step guide
In a 4 1/2-quart pot melt the butter. Add the onion and jalapeno pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic too and cook for 1 minute.
Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes until the raw flour smell is gone. Now add the chicken broth slowly, continuously stirring.
Optional: 1 cup of drained beans combined with ½ cup broth. Blend in a blender and food processor. Add this material into the soup along with remaining beans ( this helps to thicken the soup).
Add the seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and green chilies. Bring to a boil for 15 minutes, uncovered the pot, then reduce to a boil.
Season whole chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and the corn and let it boil for 15 to 20 minutes, uncovered.
Remove the chicken and cut it and return to the pot. Reduce the heat and add the cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese melts completely into the chili. Season it if needed. Soup is ready to serve!
Storage
Let the leftover soup cool. Shift it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. It can freeze well for 3 months.
Final Words
This is the best white chicken chili soup recipe that is easy to make on stove top, the instant pot or in the slow cooker. It’s a lighter alternative to beef chili soup and makes for super dinner. This recipe has creamy broth, green chilies, shredded chicken corn and simple seasonings.
Chicken chili soup is very healthy for us. It’s a good source of fats and protein that is good for strong muscles. It contains zinc that supports a healthy appetite. It maintains bone health, good for heart health, boosts the immune system, supports in children growth, good for arthritis risk and release from depression.
After knowing the easy recipe of chicken chili soup and its benefits you must want to try this recipe at home and love it. Try it and enjoy it!
FAQs of Chicken Chili Soup
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