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Easy White Chicken Chili

A cozy, hearty chili made with rotisserie chicken, white beans, and a creamy finish, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups Cooked chicken, shredded rotisserie or leftover grilled chicken
  • 2 cans White beans, rinsed and drained great northern or cannellini
  • 1 medium Onion, diced for flavor base
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced for flavor base
  • 1 can Green chiles mild or hot depending on heat preference
  • 1 cup Corn, frozen or canned for sweetness and texture
  • 4 cups Chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander for seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder for seasoning
  • to taste Salt to taste
  • to taste Black pepper to taste
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, cubed for creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Half and half or plain Greek yogurt for creaminess
Finishers and Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice for brightness
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped for brightness
  • to taste Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese for topping
  • to taste Avocado, sliced for topping
  • to taste Tortilla chips for topping
  • to taste Sliced jalapeño for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Warm a splash of olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add diced onion with a pinch of salt and cook until glossy and soft.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle in spices and let them toast for 30 seconds to bloom the flavors.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, then add green chiles, corn, and beans. Let it come to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir in shredded chicken, mashing some beans against the pot's side to thicken the broth.
Cooking
  1. Lower the heat and add cream cheese or Greek yogurt, stirring until smooth.
  2. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and a handful of cilantro. Adjust salt to taste.

Notes

For a creamy texture, mash some beans or add dairy at the end. Adjust toppings to personal preference.