Description
Discover how to make a flavorful and comforting White Chicken Chili recipe that will warm you up from the inside out. Perfect for cozy nights in!
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 cans (411 g) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (198 g) diced green chilies
- 1 1/2 tsp (8 ml) cumin
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) paprika
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) cayenne pepper
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 package (226 g) cream cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 1/4 cups (295 ml) frozen or fresh corn
- 2 cans (425 g) white beans
- 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) shredded cooked chicken
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (15 ml)
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
- Tortilla chips or strips, cheese, sliced avocado for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Warm up the olive oil in a big pot on medium-high heat. Cook the diced onion for 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth, diced green chilies, cumin, paprika, dried oregano, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Rinse and drain the beans using a fine mesh strainer or colander. Measure out 1 cup of the beans and keep the rest whole. Put the 1 cup of beans into a food processor along with 1/4 cup of broth from the soup and blend until almost smooth.
- Add the cream cheese to the pot along with corn, the whole beans, and the blended beans. Stir everything together thoroughly and let it simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Mix in the shredded cooked chicken, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Serve the chili with Monterrey Jack cheese, additional cilantro, avocado slices, and tortilla chips if you like.
Notes
- Blend additional beans with broth for a creamier texture in the chili.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less cayenne pepper to your liking.
- Enhance the flavor with fresh lime juice; it adds a zesty touch that shouldn’t be missed.
