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White Chicken Chili: Creamy 1-Pot Marvel

White Chicken Chili
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This white chicken chili recipe offers a creamy, hearty, and flavorful alternative to traditional chili. Made with tender shredded chicken, white beans, and a blend of Southwestern spices, it’s a comforting dish perfect for any occasion. You can prepare it on the stovetop for a quick meal or in a slow cooker for hands-off cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (7 oz) can diced green chilies
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 (8 oz) package Neufchatel cheese (or light cream cheese), cubed
  • 1 1/4 cup frozen or fresh corn
  • 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie or leftover chicken
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish)
  • Tortilla chips or strips, for topping (optional)
  • Sliced avocado, for topping (optional)
  • Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds more.
  2. Pour in chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  3. Set aside 1 cup of the drained beans. Add it to a food processor with 1/4 cup broth and puree until smooth. This is your white chicken chili thickening trick.
  4. Add Neufchatel cheese, remaining whole beans, corn, and the pureed beans to the pot. Stir to combine and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  5. Add shredded chicken, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro to your white chili. Stir well and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Serve this delicious white chicken chili hot with optional toppings like tortilla strips, cheese, avocado, and extra cilantro.

Notes

  • Using rotisserie chicken saves time and enhances the flavor of your white chicken chili.
  • Blending some of the beans creates a creamy texture for this white chicken chili without flour or cream.
  • Adjust cayenne and chilies to control the spice level in your chicken chili blanco.
  • This white chicken chili freezes well for up to 3 months.
  • Top your chicken and white bean chili with avocado, cheese, and chips for added flavor and texture.
  • This easy white chicken chili recipe is a crowd-pleaser.
  • Consider this creamy white chicken chili for a comforting meal.
  • Make a quick white chicken chili for a weeknight dinner.

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