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White Chicken Chili – Full Recipe


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  • Author: Skylar
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes plus chilling time
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low-Carb

Description

This white chicken chili is a creamy, flavorful soup made with shredded chicken, white beans, green chilies, and spices. It offers a comforting and hearty dish perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, about 1 tablespoon minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1 (1-ounce) package dry Ranch seasoning
1 (10-ounce) can Rotel or a can of diced tomatoes
1 (7-ounce) can diced green chilies, preferably fire roasted
1 (14-ounce) can white beans, navy or cannellini, drained
1 (14-ounce) can pinto beans, drained
2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, about 12 ounces
3 cups water
1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened (low fat is fine)
1 1/2 cups frozen corn or canned corn

To garnish:
Cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Cilantro
Limes
Avocado
Jalapeno
Green onion
Tortilla chips


Instructions

1. Chop the onion and mince the garlic; combine all spices in a small bowl (kosher salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, Ranch seasoning).
2. Shred rotisserie chicken and soften cream cheese.
3. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4. Add chopped onions and sauté 3 to 5 minutes until translucent.
5. Reduce heat to medium; add garlic and spice mix and sauté 2 minutes until fragrant.
6. Add Rotel and diced green chilies with their juices; stir to combine.
7. Drain white beans and pinto beans and add to the pot; stir.
8. Add shredded chicken; stir.
9. Increase heat to high; add water and chicken base; stir.
10. Cube softened cream cheese and add to chili.
11. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
12. Simmer at least 5 minutes or up to an hour to meld flavors, keeping heat low to preserve liquid.
13. Add corn just before serving.
14. Serve hot, topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges, avocado, jalapeno, green onion, and tortilla chips as desired.
15. Store leftovers in refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

Notes

You can sauté onions, garlic, and spices before adding to a slow cooker for extra flavor.
This chili freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw and reheat gently.
Adding rotisserie chicken broth enhances flavor.
For slow cooker, cook ingredients except chicken, corn, and cream cheese on low for 5 hours, then add remaining ingredients and cook 1 hour more.
Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop and Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg