Creamy White Chicken Chili with Roasted Green Chiles

Cozy, creamy, and quietly bold—this one-pot white chicken chili is the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out without weighing you down. Perfect for chilly campground nights or an easy weekday win.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (15 oz) can white beans (Great Northern or cannellini), drained & rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can hominy, drained & rinsed
• 1 (4 oz) can roasted green chiles
• 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
• Juice of ½ lime

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until just browned. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add onion and sauté until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in cumin, chili powder, oregano, and smoked paprika. Toast spices for about 30 seconds.
4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Add beans, hominy, green chiles, and the cooked chicken.
5. Bring to a gentle simmer. Add cream cheese cubes and stir until fully melted and creamy.
6. Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
7. Finish with lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• Crushed tortilla chips
• Shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
• Fresh cilantro
• A squeeze of extra lime

Wheels & Meals Signature Twists

• Lighter Option: Swap cream cheese for Greek yogurt stirred in at the end
• Spicy Kick: Add diced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne
• Extra Cozy: Stir in a splash of heavy cream
• Leftover Magic: Thicken with crushed tortilla chips the next day

RV-Friendly Notes

• One-pot meal = minimal cleanup
• Pantry staples + fridge basics
• Freezes well and reheats beautifully

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

Serves 4

• Calories: ~390
• Protein: ~32g
• Carbs: ~26g
• Fat: ~18g