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Creamy White Chicken Chili: A Cozy and Flavorful Comfort Food


  • Author: Sophia Turner
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This easy and creamy white chicken chili is packed with shredded chicken, white beans, green chilies, and warming spices. A perfect one-pot comfort meal for cozy nights or meal prep!


Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chilies
  • 1½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Juice from ½ small lime
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 2 (15 oz) cans great northern beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh corn
  • 2 heaping cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion for 3-5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, cayenne, oregano, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
  • Blend one ladleful of beans with a splash of broth until smooth, then add all beans and corn to the pot.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-30 minutes until thickened.
  • Remove from heat, stir in sour cream and shredded chicken.
  • Serve with toppings like shredded cheese, avocado slices, tortilla chips, and fresh cilantro

Notes

  • For a thicker consistency, blend more beans before adding them.
  • Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing cayenne and green chilies.
  • Make it in the slow cooker by adding all ingredients (except sour cream) and cooking on LOW for 5 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup, Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex