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White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili

Delicious White Chicken Chili that's hearty, creamy, and ready in under an hour. A perfect weeknight meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 383
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 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
Spices
  • 1.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Creamy Ingredients
  • 1 8 oz pkg Neufchatel cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 1.25 cups frozen or fresh corn
Beans and Chicken
  • 2 15 oz cans cannellini beans
  • 2.5 cups shredded cooked rotisserie or leftover chicken
Finishing Touches
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro , plus more for serving
  • Tortilla chips or strips, Monterey Jack cheese, sliced avocado optional for serving

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds longer.
  2. Add chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring mixture just to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Drain and rinse beans in a fine mesh strainer or colander, then measure out 1 cup. Set whole beans aside, transfer 1 cup beans to a food processor along with 1/4 cup broth from soup, and puree until nearly smooth.
  4. Add Neufchatel cheese to soup along with corn, whole beans, and pureed beans, and stir well. Simmer for 5 - 10 minutes longer.
  5. Stir in chicken, fresh lime juice, and cilantro. Serve with Monterey Jack cheese, more cilantro, avocado slices, and tortilla chips if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 33gFat: 14gSodium: 525mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the cheese or beans based on your personal preferences for a unique twist on this classic recipe.

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