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White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili

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Delight in a bowl of creamy White Chicken Chili, a comforting dish that’s perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings. This easy-to-make chili features tender shredded chicken, white beans, and zesty green chilies, all enveloped in a rich broth enhanced by cream cheese.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs. skinless chicken breast
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 (15.5 oz.) cans cannellini beans
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 (4 oz.) cans mild green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (15.25 oz.) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained
  • Salt/Pepper to taste
  • Lime wedges
  • Diced avocado
  • Sour cream
  • Tortilla strips
  • Fritos
  • Monterey or Pepper Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions and jalapeño until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook briefly before sprinkling in flour.
  3. Gradually stir in chicken broth and half-and-half until well combined.
  4. Blend one cup of beans with some broth until smooth; return to the pot with remaining whole beans.
  5. Stir in seasonings, hot sauce, and green chilies; bring to a boil before simmering for 15 minutes.
  6. Season chicken with salt and pepper; add to the pot along with corn and simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
  7. Shred the cooked chicken and mix it back into the chili with softened cream cheese until melted.
  • Author: Diary
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg