White Chicken Chili Corn (Printable)

Tender chicken with creamy beans, corn, and spices for a warm, comforting dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
06 - 1 cup frozen or canned corn kernels
07 - 1 can (15 oz) diced green chilies

→ Beans

08 - 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed

→ Liquids

09 - 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Spices & Seasonings

10 - 1 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1 tsp ground coriander
12 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
13 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
14 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
15 - 1/2 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
16 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

→ Dairy (optional)

17 - 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
18 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese

→ Garnishes (optional)

19 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
20 - Lime wedges
21 - Sliced avocado

# How to Prepare:

01 - Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 2–3 minutes.
03 - Add garlic, green bell pepper, and jalapeño if using; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Add diced chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
05 - Stir in cumin, coriander, oregano, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute to release aromas.
06 - Add corn, diced green chilies, white beans, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
07 - Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
08 - Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and shredded cheese until fully combined and creamy.
09 - Taste and adjust salt or spices as needed. Serve garnished with cilantro, lime wedges, and avocado if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, so you can have dinner ready before anyone starts complaining.
  • The creaminess sneaks up on you without feeling heavy or rich.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day when the spices have had time to settle in.
02 -
  • Don't add the sour cream while the pot is still on the heat or it can curdle and look broken.
  • Rinsing the beans gets rid of that starchy canned liquid that can make the broth cloudy.
  • If you skip browning the chicken, the whole dish tastes flat and one-dimensional.
03 -
  • Use chicken thighs if you tend to overcook things, they forgive you better than breasts.
  • Taste the broth before adding the dairy so you can fix the seasoning while it's still forgiving.
  • A squeeze of fresh lime right before serving wakes up every flavor in the bowl.

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