White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 1 smallyellow onion
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 2 clovegarlic
- 2 canlow-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cangreen chilies
- 1 ½ tspcumin
- ½ tsppaprika
- ½ tsporegano
- ½ tspground coriander
- ¼ tspcayenne pepper
- salt and freshly ground black pepper (
- 1 packageNeufchatel cheese*
aka light cream cheese
- 1 ¼ cor fresh corn
- 2 cancannellini beans
- 2 ½ ccooked rotisserie or left-over chicken
- 1 tbspfresh lime juice
- 2 tbspfresh cilantro
- Tortilla chips or strips
monterrey jack cheese
Directions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 4 minutes minutes. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
- 2
Add chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring mixture just to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes.
- 3
Drain and rinse beans in a fine mesh strainer or colander then measure out 1 cup. Set whole beans aside, transfer 1 cup beans to a food processor along with 1/4 cup broth from soup, puree until nearly smooth.**
- 4
Add Neufchatel cheese to soup along with corn, whole beans and pureed beans and stir well. Simmer 5 - 10 minutes longer.
- 5
Stir in chicken, fresh lime juice and cilantro. Serve with Monterrey Jack cheese, more cilantro, avocado slices and tortilla chips if desired.
White Chicken Chili
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply satisfying, creamy bowl of comfort that’s a delightful alternative to traditional beef chili? This White Chicken Chili recipe delivers a hearty, warming experience perfect for any occasion. It’s a flavor-packed meal that feels both wholesome and indulgent.
Why This White Chicken Chili Works
The secret to this chili's appeal lies in its incredibly rich and creamy texture, achieved by incorporating Neufchatel cheese (light cream cheese). This not only adds a wonderful tang and velvety mouthfeel but also makes it distinctly different from tomato-based chilis. The blend of aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and dried oregano with a hint of cayenne creates a beautifully balanced and complex flavor profile that will have you reaching for seconds.
What to Expect
You'll discover a wonderfully hearty main course, brimming with tender, shredded chicken, sweet corn, and wholesome cannellini beans. Each spoonful offers a smooth, creamy base brightened by diced green chilies and the fresh zest of lime and cilantro. It's a comforting yet sophisticated flavor experience, designed to warm you from the inside out. The gentle warmth of the cayenne is subtle, adding depth without overwhelming the other delicate spices, resulting in a balanced and inviting dish that’s perfect for a cozy evening.
Customization & Variations
This versatile White Chicken Chili is easy to adapt to your preferences. For an extra kick of heat, you can increase the amount of cayenne pepper or even add a dash of hot sauce to individual servings. If you're looking for a richer texture, you can opt for full-fat cream cheese instead of Neufchatel. Don't have cannellini beans? While not explicitly mentioned in the recipe data as a substitute, other white beans could be considered if you are feeling adventurous, though the recipe specifically calls for cannellini beans for their creamy texture. A sprinkle of extra cilantro at the end always brightens the dish.
Serving & Context
Serve this creamy White Chicken Chili as a stand-alone, comforting main course. It's fantastic for a casual weeknight dinner, a gathering with friends, or a potluck. Enhance the experience by offering a variety of toppings like crunchy tortilla chips, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and cool, sliced avocado.