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This award-winning white chicken chili recipe is a hearty, creamy favorite!! Best of all, it’s ready in 30 minutes or less!

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White chicken chili recipe topped with cheese in a bowl.

All-time favorite!

Our white chicken chili is an award-winning favorite! No joke – we’ve brought this to our annual Trunk or Treat a dozen or so times and always win for best white chili recipe.

Along with our classic chili recipe, this is our go-to for chili cook-offs and potlucks and ALWAYS gets rave reviews. We know everyone loves it because we never have leftovers! That’s one reason we have it on repeat all soup season long.

We also love that it’s prepped in 5 minutes and on the table in 30! We keep shredded chicken on hand (in the freezer) so we’re always ready to make a batch. Just add some cornbread and enjoy a cool fall night with these recipes.

WHY WE LOVE IT:

  • Ready in minutes. This easy dinner idea is prepped in 5 minutes and finished in under 30 minutes.
  • Stovetop or crockpot. It can be made both ways, which is great if you’re in a rush or want to dump and go in the slow cooker.
  • Award winning! It’s so good that it’s constantly winning chili cook-offs. With so much flavor and so many ways to customize, it’s sure to be a hit!
Shredded chicken used in white chicken chili recipe.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth – If using a lower sodium, you may need to add a little more salt.
  • 3-4 (15.5-ounce) cans great northern beans – Substitute with a smaller navy bean or larger white kidney beans (cannellini beans).
  • 2 cups shredded chicken – We like to use the crock pot to make Shredded Chicken, but you can also make Oven Baked Chicken or shredded Rotisserie chicken.
  • 1-2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chilies – (mild or hot) For more heat add cayenne pepper, red chili flakes, or a white chili powder.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • dash of black pepper – You can also add onion powder to taste.
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack – or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream or plain or Greek yogurt
  • optional toppings – Monterey Jack Cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, sliced avocado, lime wedges (or fresh lime juice), or Tortilla strips

How to Make White Chicken Chili

  1. COMBINE. In a large pot, combine 4 cups broth, 3-4 (15.5-ounce) cans great northern beans, 2 cups shredded chicken, 1-2 (4-ounce) green chiles, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon oregano, and a dash of black pepper. Cook over medium-low heat.
  2. SIMMER. Simmer on low-medium heat for 20-30 minutes or until completely heated through.
    • For an extra creamy texture, blend a portion of the cooked white beans with some of the broth before adding them back to the pot. See How to Thicken Soup for more ideas.
  3. SERVE. Right before serving, stir in the sour cream and cheese until it’s melted. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeno peppers, or crushed tortilla chips.

Make In the crockpot

  • Add all the ingredients (minus the sour cream and cheese) into the crockpot and cook on low for 1-2 hours and you’re set!
  • Add cheese and sour cream and cook for an additional 30–60 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Stir together and serve warm.
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5 from 163 votes

White Chicken Chili

This award-winning white chicken chili recipe is a hearty, creamy favorite!! Best of all, it's ready in 30 minutes or less!
Servings: 8
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3-4 (15.5-ounce) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1-2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • dash of pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream

Instructions 

  • In a large pot, combine broth, beans, chicken, green chiles, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper over medium-low heat. Simmer for 20–30 minutes, or until soup is heated through.
  • Before serving, add cheese and sour cream and stir until cheese is melted and ingredients are mixed.

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Notes

Slow cooker directions: Combine all ingredients except cheese and sour cream in the slow cooker and cook on low for 1–2 hours. Add cheese and sour cream and cook for an additional 30–60 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Stir together and serve warm.
Store in an airtight container(s) and refrigerate for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container(s). See How to Freeze Soup for tips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup, Calories: 214kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 65mg, Sodium: 941mg, Potassium: 169mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 404IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 251mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to store white chicken chili?

Store in an airtight container(s) and refrigerate for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container(s). See How to Freeze Soup for tips.

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224 Comments

  1. Angie says:

    5 stars
    This is my absolute favorite recipe of yours. I make it during the chilly months of the year. I take it to sick neighbors too. It is always a hit. The best is 3 out of my 4 children devour it. Mom win!!! Thank you!!!

  2. TeriB says:

    5 stars
    Omg, soooo good! Will say I was shocked, just something quick after work. Had shredded chicken in the freezer, followed recipe to a T. 4th can of beans I mixed with a little broth and hit ‘em with my immersion blender.

    Def a favorite!

    1. Gee says:

      Can you use rotissere chicken & dry beans for this recipe?
      I look forward to your response.
      Thanks,
      Gee

  3. Linda says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious. So warm and comforting on a cold windy night. My family eats this up when I make it. Thank you so much for this recipe.

  4. Linda Fewkes says:

    This chili is delicious, thanks for sharing

  5. Jody Clawson says:

    5 stars
    I make this soup a lot. I love sharing and tasting other’s recipes, but I prefer making my own (yours) on this one. Thank you for a favorite recipe to love and share!

  6. Sarah H. says:

    5 stars
    This is one of my favorite recipes! I get compliments every time I make this for guests, it is delish!!!

  7. Lin Fryman says:

    I made the white chicken chili recipe and won the chili cook off contest at church! Oct., 2023. I made the double batch, did not double the beans, by leaving out one can. I used some cream cheese, some sour cream, some whipping cream in random amount to sub for “2 Cups of sour cream”. Hand grated a bar of Monterey Jack cheese and mixed with some packaged shredded Monterey Pepper Jack for the cheese part. I used 3 cans of green chopped green chilies.
    Oh! And I didn’t have time to cook a chicken or go buy a rotisserie one, so I used canned chicken, if you can imagine!
    It was a Winner!

  8. Merritt Barnard says:

    5 stars
    Thank you for your White Chicken Chili recipe, it’s so good and a change of pace. I made a big batch of it last season for a chili contest not really trying to win but just having more chili to share with everyone who came to event and ended up winning the contest. What was really funny was this was an all male panel of judges and I find usually the guys like hot spicy stuff and this recipe was really mild the way I like! For anyone who likes spicy it can be made with more heat. Thanks again!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Congrats on the chili contest win! That’s AWESOME! So glad to hear that the recipe was a hit!

  9. Cindy says:

    5 stars
    I made this over the weekend and it is absolutely delicious! It is so comforting and filling. It is now a family favorite!! Thanks for sharing such delicious recipes!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Yay!! Love to hear that! So glad you liked it! Thank you!

  10. Anna townsend says:

    5 stars
    I make this all the time! Taking to my children’s school chili cook off today! Credit to you of course!!!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Hope the chili cook off went well! I’m glad you enjoy the recipe!

  11. April Driggers says:

    5 stars
    I love this so much! I made it for the first time a couple of weeks ago using a rotisserie chicken… served it over rice with a HUGE helping of shredded pepperjack cheese…. OH MY GOSH a bowl of heaven! So delish.

  12. Linda B says:

    5 stars
    One of my families favorite recipes. A quick and easy dinner for any night. I added corn to ot and it always comes out so good.

  13. JT says:

    5 stars
    This is our favorite white chicken chili recipe!! We have it on repeat all fall and winter long. And we always serve it with your cornbread recipe.

  14. Megan says:

    5 stars
    White Chicken Chili is my favorite kind of chili! I love this recipe and pair it with your cornbread muffins too. Such a good combo!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      I’m so glad you enjoy the recipe!

  15. Karen says:

    5 stars
    Mmmm. This chili is delish! It’s creamy and flavorful and perfect for chilly days.

  16. Katrina says:

    5 stars
    This is our favorite chili! So simple to make and always the first to go at a potluck!

  17. Jessica says:

    5 stars
    This chili is always a hit at our church parties. The pot gets wiped clean!! Love a good chili recipe.

  18. Ali says:

    5 stars
    The sour cream and cheese make this chili so creamy. It’s one of our family’s favorite soups. Especially in the fall!

  19. Sue says:

    5 stars
    This is the same recipe my sister gave me years ago and I LOVE it. It’s a delicious twist on traditional chili. It’s always gone when I take it to autumn potlucks.

  20. Sharon Wellman says:

    Omgosh ‼️ I’m rating this recipe 5 ⭐️ It’s amazing just the two of us here it last us all week. So good. I even add a couple favorite too.

    1. April Kucharski says:

      5 stars
      I haven’t even tried this yet, but I know it will be delish!!!! My sister sent me this recipe and I am making it tonight. My husband has heart failure and ckd3, but this will be super simple to fix without the salt. I can’t wait to get it done 😁😁

  21. Tiffany says:

    5 stars
    Love this soup!! It is so quick & easy and I usually have most ingredients in the pantry!! 🙂

  22. Kristi R. says:

    5 stars
    One of my favorite soups – always at the top of my list when soup season comes! I’ve started adding some corn – makes it even more yummy! It’s on our menu this week. I also love the leftovers for lunch!

  23. Shanna says:

    5 stars
    Made this for the first time and it will become my new go-to for chili cook offs! So delicious and easy to make!

  24. Rdemille says:

    5 stars
    I loved this reverie so much and amazingly even my kids ate it! So easy and the flavors blend together so well!

  25. Heidi says:

    5 stars
    So good! Great on a cold night!

  26. Holly Rader says:

    5 stars
    Delicious

  27. Linda McCoy says:

    What is the serving size? It says how many calories, but no serving size or how many servings in a batch?

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      It’s close to 1 1/2 cups.

  28. Rebecca Hatfield says:

    5 stars
    Made this for a large crowd and everyone absolutely LOVED it! Definitely making again!

  29. Margaret says:

    5 stars
    Family favorite!!

  30. Kristi says:

    5 stars
    Love this soup! I’ve it as written, but have also added some frozen corn towards the end of the cooking time – I love the taste and I can sneak in a veggie – always a good thing.

  31. Katy says:

    5 stars
    This is my go to white chicken chili! So yummy and easy!

  32. Rhanda Johnson says:

    5 stars
    This one is going on the list for sure. Looks so yummy!

  33. Kendra says:

    5 stars
    The best recipe I’ve ever tried for white chicken chili & what makes it better that it’s super simple & quick to make!

  34. Kellie S says:

    5 stars
    I make this every year! So simple and super delicious!

  35. Kellie S says:

    5 stars
    I make this every year- so easy and super delicious

  36. Ashley Pedersen (Sweet Jean Shop) says:

    5 stars
    Made this last week and my daughter said it was her favorite ever. We don’t even make red chili anymore.

  37. Tiffany says:

    5 stars
    This is a GREAT chili!! Loved the creamy broth and the green chilies!! SO good! It went great with the Jalapeno Cornbread!! 😉

  38. Sheryl says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is so easy and delicious. A staple in my house

  39. Melissa Cummings says:

    5 stars
    I’m not even a good cook and I can make this! And everyone in my family loves it, even the one who hates beans.

  40. Joylyn says:

    5 stars
    We love this white chili. It is simple and yummy. A perfect cool weather comfort meal.

  41. Kirsten Giles says:

    5 stars
    Love this recipe! Easy and delicious!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      That makes me so happy! Thank you for letting me know 🙂

  42. Kelly says:

    5 stars
    Yum – especially when it’s cold outside!!!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I agree 🙂 Thank you!

  43. Phoebe says:

    5 stars
    This has been my go-to for years now and is on my “all-stars” board on Pinterest. At my daughter’s request, we switched to ground turkey instead of shredded chicken (just prefer the texture) and leave out the cheese and sour cream for any non-dairy folks. But the cheese and sour cream are always diy garnishes along with cilantro, avocado, and tortilla strips. It’s a staple at our superbowl parties and cold outdoor events. Thanks for the recipe!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Yay!! So happy to hear that!! Thank you for letting me know!

  44. Andrea Smith says:

    5 stars
    I know it says tHere are 8 servings in the whole poT. Do you know the measurement of each serving?

    This is a family favorite recipe!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      It is close to a cup 🙂

  45. Jeanne says:

    5 stars
    Delicious Ham and bean soup! Excellent. Thank YOU so much!!!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      You are so welcome!! So happy you liked it!

  46. Michelle Z. says:

    5 stars
    This was so easy to make and was so yummy! My husband said it was the best white chili he’s ever had and my Father in-law said it was good too.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Oh, that makes me so happy!! Thank you so much for sharing that with me!

  47. Jamey Hays says:

    5 stars
    Our family tried this recipe last night and it was a hit!! We enjoyed it very much. Thank you for posting.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      You are so welcome! Thank you for trying it & letting me know!

  48. Katie says:

    5 stars
    This is our favorite!!! I have been making it for years and Even won a church chili cook off with it. Making again tonight and the house sMells amazing!!! I have forwarded many To your page. Thank you!!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I appreciate that!! Thank you so much for sharing my page to others & letting me know what you think of this chili!

  49. Beth says:

    Can this soup be froze

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I have not tried, but it should be able to 🙂

  50. Amy L Huntley says:

    5 stars
    The weather is starting get colder here. I am loving all the yummy soup recipes…Especially this one!

  51. Becca says:

    5 stars
    Love the spices in this!

  52. Wendy Bassett says:

    5 stars
    Do you by chance still have your original recipe for the crock pot?

  53. Sabrina says:

    5 stars
    I’m always up for a quick and easy soup recipe. Just what I need on a cold day like today.

  54. Amy Locurto says:

    5 stars
    Love this! I want to make it soon.

  55. lauren kelly says:

    5 stars
    I love everything about this chili! I need to go to the store for all of the ingredients!

  56. Steph says:

    5 stars
    White chicken chili is my all time favorite soup! love this recipe!

  57. Julie Blanner says:

    5 stars
    This is a perfect weeknight dinner. Super easy and delicious.

  58. Monica says:

    5 stars
    Thank you for posting such a yummy recipe and including nutrition information.

    Can you plEase tell me the serving size?

  59. Marie says:

    5 stars
    This is super tasty!

  60. misty says:

    5 stars
    This is such a great soup esp at this time of year when it’s a little CHILLY(chili haha)) outside. one of my kids loves chili and this recipe passed the test. he thought it was awesome! It’s a keeper at our house! Thanks for sharing

  61. Lucy says:

    5 stars
    My aunt Use to make a white chili that i loved so When i saw your Recipe i had to try it. Your recipe tastes just Like hers. Im so hapPy to have it!

  62. Taylor says:

    5 stars
    Love the flavor in this chili! So creamy and comforting!

  63. Anna says:

    5 stars
    Love how creamy and delicious this soup is! I need Another bowl!

  64. Courtney says:

    5 stars
    The absolute best soup for an easy weeknight meal!

  65. Rachel says:

    5 stars
    I made this 2 days ago and it was so good and so easy. I will definitely make this again. Next time I’ll try it in the crockpot. Thanks for such a wonderful recipe. Trying the easy chicken Divan tonight. ?

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Thank you so much for sharing that!! I hope you like the Divan 🙂

    2. Julia Tharp says:

      Did you try it in the Crockpot? Im wondering if i use all the same ingredients, but raw chicken, will it turn out or will everything be mushy? How long should i keep it in thE crockpot?

  66. Stephanie says:

    5 stars
    My husband loves white chicken chili! this is definitely going on next week’s menu.

  67. Joy says:

    5 stars
    I love this white sauce version!! It is so tasty & my family loved it! I love adding the tortilla strips on top, to give it a nice crunch!

  68. Jessica says:

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh this recipe was amazing! Thank you so much!

  69. Olivia says:

    A fan favorite soup. Its just the right amount of heat that I Like in a recipe. With all the creaminess and favorite ingredients that we Love.

  70. Ashley says:

    5 stars
    I took my own spin on this recipie including aDding mushrooms… it was amazing!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Perfect!! I am glad you liked it! Thank you for sharing that!

  71. Cory says:

    What is the serving size?

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      It’s anywhere between 1-1/2 cups 🙂

  72. Jamie says:

    What is the serving size, or is the nutritional value chart for the whole thing?

  73. Beth says:

    did you change he recipe? I thought you used two types of beans not just one.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I have a few different versions of this soup 🙂 If you search it on the site, you will find them all 🙂

  74. Wendy says:

    What happened to the original recipe? It was my family and several friends favorite.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I have quite a few chicken chili recipes on my site. You could search white chicken chili & see if the one you are thinking of is there. I like to try all different versions 😉

    2. Katie says:

      I was thinking the same thing! This is the most requested recipe in my house. I have made the recipe so many times that I think I remembered the differences. I’m making it now so we will see how it turns out.

      1. Kristyn Merkley says:

        We love this one too & hope you do as well 🙂

  75. Kristi R says:

    5 stars
    This is the same recipe that my sister uses. It is one of my favorites and I always bring this recipe to the annual chili dinner my family attends. The only downside is I never have any left to bring home.

  76. Joy says:

    5 stars
    This soup was so tasty! It had so much flavor & was so easy to make! My picky eaters even liked it.

  77. Corie Gibson says:

    4 stars
    Still missing the whipping cream but it’s a great recipe. I just have a deep love for the older version haha. So do my thighs!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      LOL!! Thank you for stopping by!

  78. Jennifer Burrow says:

    I was wondering if I could cook the chicken in this recipe in the slower cooker on low for 6hrs and then shred the chicken?

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Totally can 🙂 Enjoy!!

  79. Wendy Hogan says:

    5 stars
    I just made this for our office lunch/potluck and everyone loved it!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Yay!! Love hearing that! Thank you for sharing the recipe. Glad it was a hit!

  80. Christine Smith says:

    I am going to cook the chicken chili soup tonight, for the first time, wish me luck

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Good luck!! You can do it 🙂 I hope you like it!!

  81. Maria Solarz says:

    How many calories are in this dish?

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I am sorry, I don’t have that information. But, there are sites that will convert recipes 🙂

  82. Ashley D says:

    5 stars
    Made it last night for Super Bowl We LOVED it! Created recipe as written. Next time I would leave out mozzarella and maybe sprinkle on top for serving (not mix in) GREAT flavor!!! Can’t wait for leftovers for lunch! Thank you !

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Yay!! Glad everyone loved it! Thank you for letting me know!

  83. Julia Fountain says:

    I absolutely love this recipe and recently got an instant pot. Do you know what the cook time difference would be and should i cook the chicken whole in the instant pot and shred it at the end or shred before adding into pot?!?

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Awesome! I wish I knew! I haven’t tried. I would shred it before adding to the pot 🙂

  84. Christine says:

    Great recipe, big hit with hubbie and 4 kids. Crockpot cooking saves my life!
    I did add minced onion, minced as I don’t like onion texture but like its flavor…

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Love crockpot meals!! Thank you so much for sharing!

  85. LaShawnda says:

    My friend made this and had me over for lunch. It was delicious. Thank you for this recipe. I plan on making this for my family.

    1. LaShawnda says:

      5 stars
      Forgot to rate it

    2. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I hope they like it! I’m glad you did:) Thanks so much!

  86. Gg says:

    Drain chilis or not? Recipe doesn’t indicate.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      You don’t drain them 🙂 Hope you like them!

  87. Lisa Taylor says:

    Wonderful! Thank you!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      You are so welcome! Thank you for stopping by!

  88. Candi Knorpp says:

    5 stars
    I love white Chicken Chili! Just before serving I also put a large spoonful of Pico de Gallo that I buy from Qdoba in each bowl!!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Perfect!! White chicken chili is one of my favs! Thank you for sharing!

  89. Samantha King says:

    Made this today and we all thought it was delicious! Only had 2 cans of beans but it would have been better with 4! Even my 18 month old gobbled it up! I did my chicken in then isntant pot and then used the broth from that as 1 cup of broth for the soup. Thanks for a great receipe!

    1. Samantha King says:

      5 stars
      Forgot to rate the recipe for submitting my comment! 5 stars!

    2. Kristyn Merkley says:

      You are so welcome!! I’m so glad you all liked it! 🙂 Thank you!

  90. Bethaney says:

    5 stars
    I made this for our church chili cook off. It came in first place and was the only pot that was empty! People kept asking for more. This is delicious.

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      Woohoo!! That is awesome! We love it! Thanks so much for sharing that!

  91. Teresa Tucker says:

    Does the White Chicken Chili Soup freeze well? Wanted to make this for a freezer party. Thanks!

    1. Kristyn Merkley says:

      I personally haven’t tried, but I don’t see why not 🙂 It would be great for a party!

  92. Marla says:

    I am hoping to make this in a crockpot tomorrow. Would this work do you know?
    If so, how long do you think I should let it cook?

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      I haven’t tried, but it should be ok 🙂 I would just maybe keep it on low for like 3 hours. Let me know how you like it 🙂

  93. kat says:

    5 stars
    This is my favorite soup. My picky sons too. I buy an all white meat rotisserie chicken and pull its meat off then store it in baggies for things like this that need chicken. Not only does it make it faster but the chicken already has a nice flavor. Instead of oregano i add italian seasoning. I didn’t have any oregano the first time so i had to improvise. We liked it that way so i haven’t changed it. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      It’s a good one for sure! Thank you for making it and for letting me know. Thanks also for sharing your tips 🙂

  94. katie says:

    dumb question — did you cook the chicken prior to putting everything into the pot?

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Yes, since it’s shredded…you’ll want to cook up some chicken and shred it or you can always buy a rotisserie chicken. Whatever is easiest for you! Hope that helps!! Hope you like it!

  95. Nichole says:

    Made this tonight and everything was good except the beans were so hard! I can’t figure out why? I let them cook in the crockpot for hours thinking they’d soften up but they never did.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      I’m sorry they were hard! Not sure why either. They wouldn’t be super soft, but shouldn’t be too hard. Hope you’ll give it another try!

    2. kat says:

      I use canned. They have great flavor and theyre never hard 🙂

  96. Tracy says:

    5 stars
    My husband and I love this soup and have made it several times!!!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Yay! Thank you for letting me know and trying this recipe! We love it too!

  97. Becky O says:

    5 stars
    I made this for supper tonight and my husband and I absolutely LOVED it! Hubby just ran a bowl over to his Mom. He loved it so much, he wanted her to try it.
    Thank you for this easy and delicious recipe. Will definitely cook it again!

  98. Leslie says:

    Does anyone know how many servings this makes and how big of a serving? Can’t wait to try it!

  99. Amber says:

    This looks delicious, can’t wait to make it. Just wondering how many servings makes? Family of 3, just seems like would be alot for us. Could I just half the recipe if needed?

  100. Erin says:

    This looks delicious! Making it right now! Do you bring to a boil before simmering?

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      How did this go?? I hope you figure it out and that it was a hit. 😉

  101. Katherine says:

    Hello! I am wanting to make this for the in laws who arrive tomorrow night! One poster commented that their sour cream didn’t melt in nicely, have you ever found that or is there a trick in adding it in? Just don’t have to time to test batch this and want to avoid any failures;) Thank you in advance!!

  102. Alexis says:

    This chicken chili soup is amazing! I found your recipe 2 years ago on Pinterest and it is now a Winter family favorite!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      I LOVE to hear that, Alexis!! Reminds me that I should make it this week. It’s one of our favorites too. 🙂 I hope you can find more recipes you enjoy here!!

  103. Korbey says:

    Such a delicious and easy soup! I did add a little onion and only had two cans of beans on hand, but it was hearty and perfect for a cool, fall night. Thanks for the recipe.

  104. erin says:

    How many serving are in white bean chili?

  105. Carolyn says:

    Would Ike this thicker like chili instead of soup. Would I use less broth?

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Yes, I’d add less broth. 😉

    2. Lynnette says:

      I purée one can of beans with a little chicken broth for a more creamy texture. It’s delicious!!

  106. Deb says:

    5 stars
    This was really fabulous. I only had about 1/3 cup of sour cream on hand (hate when that happens) so I took a tip from other posters and also added 1/2 package of cream cheese. I also did not use the whole 2-cup bag of cheese that the recipe calls for, although I’m sure it would have been even better if I had. This was a real keeper, my husband raved about it!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      I’m so glad to hear it!! And I’m glad you were able to substitute some of the ingredients. My hubby loooooves cheese, so he makes sure I put the whole 2 cups in, even if it’s not as healthy. 😉

  107. Kate says:

    5 stars
    Delicious! One thing I changed though was adding and additional 1/2tsp cumin and I used 2 tsp oregano as I thought it needed more of those flavors, and it was great! Husband loved it too, and it was very filling! The leftovers went quickly, will be making this again!

  108. Nancy says:

    Adding the corn sounds like chicken corn chowder…a fave of the Campbells Chunky Soup for me. I am definitely going to make this…but not in the crockpot.

  109. Jannette says:

    I’ve been looking for a chicken chili recipe for a long time I’m truly excited to try this one.. I hope I found it! I will be making this for dinner tomorrow…

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Let me know how this goes… I have a few recipes on here for White Chicken Chili and they are ALL delicious!!

  110. Allison says:

    5 stars
    I converted this to a Crockpot recipe. Instead of canned beans I used about 1 cup dried beans (from Winco bulk), soaked overnight. I would probably add about 1/2 cup more beans next time actually. I used 2 large chicken breasts instead of the shredded chicken and shredded it right before serving. I added about half a large onion, some chili powder, and a bay leaf (remove before serving) for more flavor. All the other ingredients were the same. Cooked it on low for about 8 hours. To add the sour cream, I stirred in a bit of the broth from the chili until it was liquidy so it would blend better, and added the cheese normally. Delicious!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Sounds like perfection! Glad it worked out well, and I appreciate you sharing your version here too. THANK YOU!

  111. Sarah says:

    5 stars
    This is the best recipe I’ve found so far. I add onion and 1/4 tsp of chilli powder to give a little taste.

  112. Kris McDaniel says:

    Just wanted to pop in and say THANK YOU for this recipe – made it with some leftover rotisserie chicken and it is truly awesome! Soooo easy to make, and yummy. It rivals the Soup Man across the street from my office, who makes excellent white chicken chili, so thank you for helping me save $4 a cup! 🙂

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Yay!! So happy I could help you save $4. 😀 Have a Happy New Year!!

  113. Lechia says:

    This was so good. I left out the chilis and only had parmesan and cheddar cheese on hand but it came out perfect. Now for the real test…..my 4 year old.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      What did your 4 year old think of it?!

      1. lechia says:

        Im actually out of town right now so I haven’t seen her. Just testing out different recipes now for when I do see her.

  114. Amy says:

    Do you drain the beans before putting them in the crockpot?

    1. Lori says:

      The recipe says to drain and rinse the beans

  115. Crystal says:

    Do you know how many serving recipe makes?

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      If I remember correctly it was about 6. 😉

      1. Crystal says:

        Thank you!

  116. Angie says:

    Any idea on how much this makes? I’m thinking I need to cut it to serve my needs.

    1. Sarah says:

      It makes about 6 generous servings but it’s great to freeze. I add chopped onion to mine. Family says it’s their favorite meal! Making it tonight!

      1. Lil' Luna says:

        Oh, I LOVE to hear that, Sarah. It’s one of our favorites too. 🙂

  117. Anna says:

    This was amazing. We ate the whole pot in 2 days and then my husband asked me could I make more. Very easy and I substituted lowfat sour cream.

  118. Julie says:

    So I made this tonight for dinner and everything smelled and tasted so good right up until I added the cheese and sour cream. I added the sour cream and cheese right after removing the pot from heat. Pretty sure my sour cream broke and turned the soup into a grainy texture. Any suggestions on how to get that smooth creamy texture?

    1. Carol says:

      5 stars
      After removing from heat, take 1-2 tablespoons of the soup from the pot, add TO the sour cream and mix. Then add the sour cream (now mixed with the small amount of soup) to the pot of soup

  119. Candace says:

    Great recipe, thank you! Added corn, it was delish!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Glad you liked it!! Corn would be a great addition… will have to try that next time I make it. 🙂

  120. Laura Johnston says:

    Kristyn,
    I am making this again tonight–second time around! SO good! Thanks for all of the yummy recipes and crafty ideas you post! You’re the best 🙂

    Laura

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      You’re way too sweet Laura!! We LOVE this recipe too. 🙂

  121. Sharon says:

    How did I not realize that you are in Houston? So am I! I love finding other bloggers in the area.

    Great recipe…we tried a similar recipe last week for the first time and my family loved it.

    I just pinned your chicken tortilla soup and baked potato soup and can’t wait to try those!

  122. Melissa says:

    Getting ready to make this AGAIN for our pre trick or treating soup buffet tonight. Would love to try this in the crockpot…should I cook the chicken first or put it in uncooked (since it would cook about 7 hours…)?

    Thanks so much!

  123. Heart810 says:

    I can’t wait to try this! I think I will add a can of corn to mine.

    1. Alexa says:

      For anyone that has had this soup before… How do you think mixing corn and tomatoes in would be? And topping with avocado? I normally just use the easy McCormick seasoning packet but want to venture out… This sounds de-lish!

      1. Lil' Luna says:

        Hi Alexa. To be honest, I’m not sure about the tomatoes, but I think corn would be a great addition as well as the avocados. If you do end up trying the tomatoes, let me know how it goes!! Super curious. 🙂

    2. Lil' Luna says:

      I think I will add Corn to mine next time, too!! 😀

  124. Andrew James says:

    Yes soup season is here and we need recipes like this to keep us going throughout the winter so thanks for sharing

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      You’re welcome, Andrew! I hope you guys like this soup as much as we did. It is super yummy!!

  125. Yoli says:

    Ok, I made just made this soup this morning! Who makes soup at 10am? I do! LOL! I did use 1c. of greek yogurt for the 1c. of sour cream and it worked out great (I did add an extra 2 cups of Mexican Blend cheese to thicken it up a bit to my liking). Overall, great soup recipe to have on hand for the Fall/Winter.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      SO glad you liked it Yoli!! And greek yogurt instead of sour cream is a great substitute! 😀

  126. Melanie says:

    I made this tonight for me and the kids and they loved it! i even added fresh tomatoes for a little zing! Thank you so much for this!!!

  127. Amanda says:

    Made this last night and the whole fam loved it including son and hubby who are extremely picky! Now if only Houston would stay this cool for awhile!!

  128. Allison says:

    I’m assuming you could substitute plain Greek yogurt for sour cream, right?

    Looks so easy and yummy, I’m going to try it out this weekend here in Austin!

    1. Yoli says:

      I sure hope so because that’s what I have in the frig! I picked up the rest of the ingredients today, so I can’t wait to report back to how my fiancee and I liked it! 🙂

  129. Amy Huntley says:

    I have never tried this kind of soup! Adding it to the recipe list for this winter!

  130. Crystal says:

    Yummy!! I’m definitely going to make this soon. I’m in Arkansas right now where the highs have been in the 50’s and the leaves are changing….so beautiful. I’ll be making the trek back to warm Houston tomorrow. I wish I could bring this cool weather with me…sigh. Thanks for the recipe!!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      It’s not cold here but it’s definitely so much cooler in Houston. Have a safe trip back and let me know how the recipe goes. 🙂

      1. ashleigh says:

        Hey do you know how many calories are in like a cup of the chicken chili soup ?

      2. Lil' Luna says:

        Unfortunately, I do not. Sorry. :/

  131. Missy-in-NJ says:

    I made something similar to this just last week, coincidentally, and I have to say that it was delicious. I had never tried white bean-chicken-chili (soup) before, I generally just make red and call it a day, and I had never tried cooking with chillies — I was too scared! — but I tried it and it was really good. I like your version with sour cream and lots of cheese better than that one so I am bookmarking this baby!!! Thanks for all you do. I’m a big fan.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      You know if it has sour cream and cheese it has to be good, right?! Thanks for stopping by!

  132. Liz says:

    Nice soup recipes. Thank you.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      You’re welcome! 😀

  133. melissa says:

    Looks delish! Picked up the ingredients at the store this am and popped it all in the crockpot. Can’t wait for dinner tonight!

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      Curious how it turned out, Melissa? I hope you guys liked it as much as we did. 🙂

      1. Melissa says:

        I emailed you back, but figured I would post it here too b/c I heart your soup so much ; ) It was amazing, my hubby & I agree it is probably one of the most delicious meals I have made in awhile! And I am totally using this as my entry this year in our friends superbowl chili cook-off…is it weird that I am this excited about a soup? LOL! Thanks for the awesome recipe, this is for sure going into our cold weather weekly menu rotation.

      2. Lil' Luna says:

        Success!! I love hearing that others enjoy a recipe just as much as we do!! And I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed that you win the chili cook off!! 😀

  134. Gina says:

    Ohhhhhh – I think that I need to make this for dinner tonight. Looks perfect for this chilly fall weather.

    1. Lil' Luna says:

      You will LOVE it, Gina!! It is seriously so good and so easy to make. 🙂

      1. Curri Palmer says:

        5 stars
        I have been making this recipe for years! I love it just as much today as the first time I made it… have it printed out and in my recipe binder even ❤

      2. Kristyn Merkley says:

        That makes me so happy!! Thank you so much for sharing that 🙂 Glad it made the binder!