White Chicken Chili Recipe
A creamy, comforting White Chicken Chili made with tender rotisserie chicken, white beans, and green chilies. Perfectly seasoned and finished with lime and cilantro for a fresh, flavorful finish.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 ¼ cups frozen or fresh corn
- 1 can (7 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 package (8 oz) Neufchatel cheese, cubed (or regular cream cheese)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Topping Suggestions:
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips
- Avocado
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add the green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well, bring the mixture just to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Drain and rinse the beans. Set aside one cup of them, then blend that portion with ¼ cup of the soup broth until smooth. This step gives the chili its signature creamy texture.
- Add the Neufchatel cheese, corn, whole beans, and the blended bean mixture to the pot. Stir until the cheese melts and everything is well combined. Let it simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, and extra cilantro.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for ease and flavor.
- Blend a portion of beans for natural creaminess.
- Don’t rush the simmer—extra time helps flavors meld beautifully.
- Finish with lime and cilantro for a fresh touch.
Nutrition
Calories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 33gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 525mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 560IUVitamin C: 8.4mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 5mg
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