Description
Creamy Chicken Chili Soup is a rich and comforting one pot meal made with tender shredded chicken, white beans, green chilies, warm spices, and a smooth creamy finish. This soup delivers bold flavor with a thick and satisfying texture while staying easy enough for a weeknight dinner. It reheats beautifully and tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Olive oil
Yellow onion, finely chopped
Fresh garlic, minced
Low sodium chicken broth
Diced green chilies
Ground cumin
Cayenne pepper
Dried oregano
Paprika
Fresh lime juice
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Great northern beans, drained and rinsed
Corn, fresh or frozen
Cooked chicken, shredded
Cabot Creamery Plain Greek Yogurt or Chobani Plain Greek Yogurt
Toppings
Fresh cilantro
Tillamook Farmstyle Fine Cut Mexican Blend shredded cheese
Tortilla chips
Green onions
Avocado
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat and add the chopped onion, stirring until soft and translucent
Add the garlic and stir constantly until fragrant without browning
Pour in the chicken broth and stir well to lift flavor from the bottom of the pot
Add green chilies, cumin, cayenne, paprika, oregano, lime juice, salt, and black pepper, then stir until well combined
Place a portion of the beans into a blender with a small amount of broth and blend until smooth
Add the blended beans, remaining whole beans, and corn into the pot and stir gently
Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered until slightly thickened
Remove the pot from heat and slowly stir in the Greek yogurt until smooth
Fold in the shredded chicken and let the soup rest briefly
Serve warm with desired toppings added just before serving
Notes
This soup naturally thickens as it cools, so consistency may change after resting. Stir well before serving.
Adding the creamy component off heat helps maintain a smooth texture.
The spice level is mild but can be adjusted by changing the amount of cayenne.
Pureeing part of the beans creates a creamy base without heavy cream.
The soup flavor improves after sitting, making it ideal for leftovers.
- Prep Time: Fifteen minutes
- Cook Time: Thirty minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American