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Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe – Your New Favorite Dinner!

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This Creamy White Chicken Chili is a delightful twist on classic chili, combining tender chicken, creamy white beans, and mild green chilies in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s a comforting dish that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

  • boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • pre-cooked rotisserie chicken (optional)
  • Great Northern beans, cannellini beans, or navy beans
  • yellow or white onion, finely diced
  • fresh garlic, minced
  • canned diced green chilies
  • low-sodium chicken broth
  • cumin
  • dried oregano
  • chili powder (white chili powder or regular chili powder)
  • cayenne pepper (optional)
  • cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (optional)
  • heavy cream (optional)
  • fresh cilantro (for garnish)
  • diced avocado (for garnish)
  • fresh lime juice (for garnish)
  • shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (for garnish)
  • crispy tortilla strips or corn chips (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Dice your onion, mince your garlic, and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces if using raw chicken. Drain and rinse your white beans thoroughly.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until it softens and becomes translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and diced green chilies, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and no longer pink. If using pre-cooked shredded chicken, skip this step or add it in later to warm through.
  4. Add Liquids & Spices: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the drained and rinsed white beans, cumin, dried oregano, and chili powder.
  5. Simmer & Shred: Bring the chili to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 15-20 minutes. If you used whole chicken pieces, remove them, shred with two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  6. Create the Creaminess: Turn the heat down to its lowest setting. Add the cubed cream cheese, stirring gently until it melts completely. If using sour cream or Greek yogurt, stir it in now after removing the pot from heat.
  7. Taste and Adjust: Taste the chili and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or cayenne for extra heat. A squeeze of fresh lime juice can brighten the flavors.
  8. Serve Warm: Ladle the White Chicken Chili into bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Keywords: For more heat, add a diced jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce. If the chili isn't thick enough, mash a portion of the beans or create a cornstarch slurry to thicken it. This recipe can also be adapted for slow cooker or Instant Pot methods.

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