Description

White Chicken Chili is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any time of year. Made with tender shredded chicken and white beans, this creamy delight is sure to warm your soul.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion

finely chopped

3 cloves garlic

minced

2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)

2 (15-ounce) cans white beans (cannellini or Great Northern)

drained and rinsed

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

½ cup frozen or canned corn (optional)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

4 ounces (115 g) cream cheese

softened

½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or white cheddar cheese

Fresh cilantro

chopped (optional)

Sliced jalapeños (optional)

Lime wedges (optional)

Crushed tortilla chips (optional)

Shredded cheese (optional)

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the diced green chiles, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Incorporate the shredded chicken, white beans, chicken broth, and corn (if using) into the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring the chili to a simmer, reduce heat, and let it cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and shredded cheese. Add this mixture to the chili and stir until well combined and creamy.
Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, jalapeños, lime wedges, crushed tortilla chips, and extra shredded cheese as desired.

Notes

For a spicier chili, increase the cayenne pepper or serve with jalapeños. This dish can also be made ahead of time and reheated, making it perfect for meal prep or gatherings.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Main Course
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 heaping bowl (approx. 1 ½ cups)
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 620 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 7 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg

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