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Easy Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe

A rustic bowl filled with creamy white chicken chili featuring shredded chicken and white beans.
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This is a straightforward recipe for creamy white chicken chili, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. It uses simple ingredients to achieve a rich, comforting texture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn, undrained
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for mild spice)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, cumin, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the shredded chicken, green chiles, cannellini beans, great northern beans, creamed corn, and chicken broth.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
  5. Stir in the cream cheese cubes until they melt completely and the chili becomes creamy.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the fresh lime juice.
  7. Season the creamy white chicken chili with salt and pepper to your preference.
  8. Serve hot with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker white chicken chili, combine all ingredients except the cream cheese and lime juice in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Stir in the cream cheese and lime juice during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for an even quicker preparation time.
  • If you prefer a thicker chili, mash about 1/2 cup of the white beans against the side of the pot before adding the cream cheese.

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