Description
A hearty and flavorful white chicken chili with tender chicken, creamy beans, and a blend of spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Tortilla chips or strips, monterrey jack cheese, sliced avocado for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add Neufchatel cheese cubes and stir until melted.
- Mix in corn, cannellini beans, and shredded chicken.
- Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro.
- Serve with tortilla chips, monterrey jack cheese, and sliced avocado.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level.
- Garnish with extra cilantro for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: white chicken chili, easy chili recipe, creamy chicken chili