Description
A comforting and creamy white chicken chili that’s perfect for chilly evenings, packed with protein from chicken and beans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (14 oz.) cans low-sodium chicken broth, about 3.5 cups
- 2 (4 oz.) cans diced green chiles
- 1 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 (15 oz.) cans white beans (cannellini or great Northern beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH: chili powder, oregano, paprika, ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken, about 1 lb.
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
- A dollop of sour cream
- Monterrey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- Tortilla strips for serving
- Sliced avocados for topping
- Sliced jalapenos for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sauté onions in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until soft. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and add green chiles, corn, and beans. Season with cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, coriander, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
- Remove 1 cup of the chili and puree it in a food processor or with an immersion blender for a thicker, creamier texture. Return the blended chili to the pot and stir to mix.
- Add cubed cream cheese and shredded chicken, stirring until the cream cheese dissolves fully into the chili. Simmer for 5 minutes until the chicken is warmed through.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro, mixing well. Simmer for a few more minutes. The chili will thicken some more upon standing.
- Dish it out and serve hot with your choice of toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier version, increase the cayenne pepper or add diced jalapeños. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Freeze in individual portions for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 70mg