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White Chicken Chili

Creamy white chili made with shredded chicken, white beans, mild green chiles, and warm spices. A one-pot, weeknight-friendly meal that’s hearty, comforting, and gluten-free friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (4 oz) mild diced green chiles
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (or rotisserie)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1–2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Equipment

  • Large pot For cooking chili
  • Wooden spoon For stirring
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • whisk For cream cheese and sour cream
  • ladle For serving

Method

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Sauté onion 4–5 minutes, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Stir in cumin, oregano, coriander, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add chicken broth, white beans, and green chiles. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add shredded chicken and simmer another 5 minutes.
  • Lower heat. Stir in cream cheese until melted, then whisk in sour cream until smooth. Add lime juice to taste.
  • Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 34gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Mash 1 cup of beans in step 3 for a thicker chili. For more spice, add diced jalapeño with the onion.
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