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Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe

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Creamy White Chicken Chili combines tender chicken, white beans, and green chiles in a rich, spicy broth. The recipe is seasoned with cumin, oregano, and chili powder, then made creamy with cream cheese and heavy cream. Serve with your favorite toppings like tortilla chips, jalapeños, or avocado for a deliciously comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 onions, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds cooked chicken, cubed (or 2 lbs cooked shredded rotisserie chicken)
  • 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cans great northern white beans (15.5 ounce cans), fully drained and rinsed
  • 3 cans diced green chiles (4 ounce cans), drained
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Optional toppings: tortilla chips or strips, jalapeños, cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or other toppings as desired.

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until soft and translucent.
  • Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add cubed or shredded chicken to the pot, followed by lime juice, chicken broth, beans, green chiles, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and chili powder.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  • Stir in the cubed cream cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
  • Add heavy cream and fresh cilantro, stirring until the chili is creamy and heated through.
  • Serve hot with your choice of optional toppings.

Notes

  • This recipe can be made in advance and reheated for an easy meal.
  • Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the cayenne pepper and chili powder.
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for the heavy cream for a lighter version.

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