Description
Indulge in our creamy White Chicken Chili, a delightful twist on traditional chili that’s perfect for cozy dinners or game day gatherings. This dish features tender shredded chicken simmered in a rich broth with zesty spices and creamy Neufchatel cheese, creating an irresistible texture and flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time and customizable toppings like avocado and tortilla chips, this recipe is not only quick to make but also a crowd-pleaser that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (7 oz) can diced green chilies
- 1 (8 oz) package Neufchatel cheese, cubed
- 2 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ¼ cups corn
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion for about 4 minutes until softened; add garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- While simmering, puree one cup of cannellini beans with a quarter cup of broth until smooth (optional).
- Add Neufchatel cheese cubes, corn, pureed beans, and remaining whole beans to the pot; mix until cheese is melted.
- Incorporate shredded chicken along with lime juice and chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with toppings like Monterey Jack cheese, sliced avocado, cilantro, or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg