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A close-up shot of creamy white chicken chili tacos, highlighting the texture of the shredded chicken and bean filling in a soft tortilla.

White Chicken Chili Tacos: The Ultimate Weeknight Dinner

Transform your taco night with these White Chicken Chili Tacos! This recipe features tender shredded chicken and creamy white beans in a savory, flavorful chili sauce, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. The perfect easy and delicious weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 15 oz Great Northern beans canned, rinsed and drained
  • 4 oz diced green chiles canned, undrained
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 8-10 tortillas corn or flour
  • Optional toppings: cilantro, diced avocado, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime wedges

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
  • 1 Two Forks (for shredding)

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in a saucepan and cover with water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove chicken, allow to cool slightly, then shred using two forks. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Add the softened cream cheese and whisk continuously until it has completely melted into a smooth, creamy sauce.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken, rinsed Great Northern beans, and the can of diced green chiles (with their liquid). Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld. The chili should be thick and creamy.
  5. While the chili simmers, warm your tortillas. Spoon a generous amount of the white chicken chili filling into each warm tortilla. Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

Make-Ahead Tip: The chili filling can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat gently on the stovetop before serving.
Flavor Tip: For a deeper flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts and add a splash of lime juice to the finished chili to brighten the flavors.