Description
A warm and comforting White Chicken Chili packed with protein from chicken and fiber from beans, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (7 oz) can diced green chilies
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (8 oz) pkg Neufchatel cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 1/4 cup frozen or fresh corn
- 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie or leftover chicken
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for serving)
- Tortilla chips or strips (for serving)
- Monterrey Jack cheese (for serving)
- Sliced avocado (optional for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 4 minutes until it turns translucent and fragrant.
- Toss in the garlic, sautéing for another 30 seconds to infuse the oil with aroma.
- Carefully add the chicken broth, diced green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Drain and rinse the cannellini beans, measuring out 1 cup and setting it aside. Puree the remaining beans with 1/4 cup broth until nearly smooth.
- Stir in the Neufchatel cheese, corn, whole beans, and the pureed beans into the pot. Mix well and simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken, lime juice, and cilantro, stirring until well combined. Serve hot with Monterrey Jack cheese, extra cilantro, avocado slices, and tortilla chips.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quick option. Adjust spice levels to taste. Chili tastes even better the next day, great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg