White Chicken Chili

Recipe Name: White Chicken Chili

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)

1 teaspoon chili powder

1–1½ teaspoons salt, to taste

½ teaspoon black pepper

4 cups (1 liter) chicken broth, low sodium

2 cans (4 oz / 113 g each) diced mild green chiles

2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) white beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup corn (frozen or canned and drained)

3 cups (about 450 g) cooked shredded chicken

4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened and cubed

½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Optional toppings: shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, tortilla chips, extra cilantro, lime wedges.

Instructions:

Sauté onion and jalapeño in olive oil until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly.

Stir in cumin, oregano, coriander, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute to bloom spices.

Add chicken broth, green chiles, white beans, and corn. Bring to a simmer and cook 10–15 minutes.

Lightly mash some beans in the pot to thicken the chili, then stir well.

Add shredded chicken and cream cheese; cook until cheese melts and chicken is hot. Stir in cream and simmer a few minutes.

Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and cilantro, adjust seasoning, and serve with toppings.

Nutrition (Calories)Approximately 350–450 calories per serving (without toppings), depending on cream and cheese used. Best for cozy dinners, meal prep lunches, and game day bowls. Add toppings to taste.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 6

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 351

Notes

Pro Tip:
Let the chili sit covered off the heat for 15 minutes before serving so the flavors deepen and the texture becomes even creamier.