White Chicken Chili
A cozy blend of spices, tender chicken, and creamy texture makes this white chicken chili the perfect comfort food for chilly days.
Ingredients
For the base
- 1 small small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 cans low-sodium chicken broth (14.5 oz each)
- 1 can diced green chilies (7 oz)
For the seasoning
- 1.5 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp ground coriander
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the chili
- 8 oz Neufchatel cheese, softened
- 1.25 cups frozen or fresh corn No need to thaw if using frozen
- 2 cans cannellini beans (15 oz each) Rinse and drain
- 2.5 cups shredded cooked rotisserie or leftover chicken Let sit at room temperature before adding
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice Add before serving
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
- to taste Tortilla chips or strips For serving
- to taste Monterey Jack cheese For serving
- to taste Sliced avocado for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about four minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and stir for another thirty seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
- Pour in the chicken broth and add diced green chilies. Sprinkle cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about fifteen minutes.
- While simmering, drain and rinse the cannellini beans. Measure out one cup to keep whole, and puree the remaining cup with a quarter cup of broth in a food processor until nearly smooth.
- Return to the pot, add softened Neufchatel cheese, corn, whole beans, and the pureed bean mixture. Stir and let simmer for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Stir in shredded chicken, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Serve topped with Monterey Jack cheese, more cilantro, avocado slices, and tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
Use a rotisserie chicken for convenience. Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning as needed.