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Creamy White Chicken Chili

Creamy White Chicken Chili

Deliciously creamy and hearty, this white chicken chili is ready in just 35 minutes, making it the perfect comfort food.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

Chili Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 breasts chicken, cut into small bite-size pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 14 ounce cans white beans, drained
  • 2 4 ounce cans mild green chilies with juices
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
  • Lime juice to taste
  • Avocado diced
  • Cilantro chopped
  • Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • Tortilla strips for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Chili Preparation
  1. Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium heat, and saut? the onion for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they're no longer pink on the outside.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients except for the cream cheese and salt & pepper. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Cut the cream cheese into cubes, then microwave it for 30 seconds to soften it. Stir it in and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until incorporated and warmed through.
  6. Season chili with salt & pepper as needed. Serve and top as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl

Notes

This creamy white chicken chili is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.

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