Print

One Pot White Chicken Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe

One Pot White Chicken Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe
Print Recipe

4.8 from 13 reviews

This One Pot White Chicken Chili Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food mashup. It’s a creamy and cheesy pasta dish with a kick of spice from green chiles and the warmth of classic chili seasonings. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

Units Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, shredded

Seasonings:

  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Liquids and Dairy:

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Garnish:

  • Chopped cilantro
  • Sliced jalapeños (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion until softened, add garlic.
  2. Add Chicken and Spices: Stir in shredded chicken, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook Pasta: Pour in broth and milk, add pasta, simmer until pasta is tender.
  4. Finish Dish: Stir in white beans, cheeses until melted, then fold in sour cream.
  5. Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with cilantro and jalapeños.

Notes

  • Use hot green chiles or cayenne for more heat.
  • Dish thickens as it rests, add a splash of broth or milk to leftovers.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://easy-tapas-recipes.com/one-pot-white-chicken-chili-mac-and-cheese-recipe/