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Easy White Chicken Chili
Dominique

Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe

A comforting and flavorful creamy white chicken chili recipe, featuring tender shredded chicken, cannellini beans, corn, and a blend of aromatic spices, finished with a touch of cream cheese and fresh lime juice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Chili, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main 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
  • 1 1/2 tsp 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) pkg Neufchatel cheese (aka light cream cheese) cut into small cubes
  • 1 1/4 cup frozen or fresh corn
  • 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie or left-over chicken
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro plus more for serving
For Serving (Optional)
  • Tortilla chips or strips, monterrey jack cheese, sliced avocado

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • fine mesh strainer or colander
  • food processor

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, then sauté diced onion for 4 minutes before adding minced garlic and cooking for 30 seconds longer.
  2. Add chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper to taste; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Drain and rinse cannellini beans, setting aside whole beans, then transfer 1 cup of beans to a food processor with 1/4 cup broth and puree until nearly smooth.
  4. Add Neufchatel cheese, corn, whole beans, and pureed beans to the soup, stirring well, and simmer for 5-10 minutes longer.
  5. Stir in chicken, fresh lime juice, and cilantro, then serve with optional toppings like Monterrey Jack cheese, avocado slices, and tortilla chips.

Notes

*Cooked rotisserie or left-over chicken saves time. Adjust spice level to your preference.