Description
Creamy White Chicken Chili is a comforting dish that adds a delightful twist to traditional chili recipes. This hearty meal features tender shredded chicken, vibrant spices, and the rich creaminess of Neufchatel cheese, making it perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings. With its easy preparation and customizable toppings, this chili is not only delicious but also versatile enough to suit any occasion. In under an hour, you can whip up this savory delight that promises to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (7 oz) can diced green chilies
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (8 oz) package Neufchatel cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 ¼ cups frozen or fresh corn
- 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 ½ cups shredded cooked rotisserie or leftover chicken
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
- Tortilla chips or strips (optional)
- Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
- Sliced avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 4 minutes until softened. Then, add the garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper, along with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil before reducing the heat to medium-low; let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- While the soup simmers, drain and rinse the cannellini beans. Measure out 1 cup of beans and set aside the rest. Puree this cup of beans with ¼ cup of broth from the soup in a food processor until smooth. If you don’t have a food processor, feel free to skip this step; however, note that your soup will be slightly less creamy.
- Stir in Neufchatel cheese along with corn, whole beans, and pureed beans. Continue stirring until the cheese melts completely and everything combines well. Simmer for an additional 5–10 minutes.
- Add in shredded chicken along with lime juice and chopped cilantro. Taste your chili before adjusting any seasoning as needed.
- Serve your White Chicken Chili hot with optional toppings such as Monterey Jack cheese, sliced avocado, extra cilantro, or tortilla chips for crunch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg