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best white chicken chili

Best White Chicken Chili

This creamy white chicken chili is cozy, comforting, and made with love. With tender chicken, creamy beans, and bright lime and spices, it’s a bowl full of warmth for busy nights or weekend gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Soup
Cuisine American, Southwestern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Blender or Immersion Blender

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can green chilies 4 oz, mild or medium
  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • 2 cans cannellini beans 15 oz each, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn frozen or canned, drained
  • 4 oz Neufchatel cheese softened and cubed
  • 3 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 2 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

  • shredded cheese Monterey Jack or cheddar
  • avocado sliced
  • tortilla chips

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
  • Drain and rinse the beans. Blend 1 cup of beans with ¼ cup broth until smooth. Set aside.
  • Add remaining beans, pureed beans, corn, and Neufchatel cheese. Stir until cheese melts and soup is creamy.
  • Stir in shredded chicken, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Let it heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Serve hot with desired toppings like cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, and extra cilantro.

Notes

Use freshly squeezed lime and fresh cilantro for the brightest flavor. Leftovers taste even better the next day! You can also make it in a slow cooker or freeze portions for future meals.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 3.2mg
Keyword comfort food, easy dinner, high protein, White Chicken Chili
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