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White Chicken Chili

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A warm, hearty white chicken chili that is creamy and packed with flavor, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked (shredded) chicken Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
  • 2 15-ounce cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Or 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • 4 ounces cream cheese Or ½ cup sour cream.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese Optional.
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 15-ounce can white corn or hominy
  • to taste hot sauce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add the chopped onion and minced garlic.
  2. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add the cooked, shredded chicken to the pot.
  4. Pour in the white beans and diced green chiles, then add the chicken broth and stir to combine.
  5. Sprinkle in cumin, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
  6. Bring everything to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
  7. Reduce heat to low and stir in the cream cheese until fully melted and smooth.
  8. If using shredded cheese, stir it in until melted.
  9. Add lime juice and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  10. Optional: Stir in corn, cilantro, hominy, or a dash of hot sauce.
  11. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 700mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2g

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen. Reheat on the stove, adding chicken broth if necessary. Prep ahead by chopping vegetables and shredding chicken in advance.
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