Description
Savor hearty Mexican-inspired Classic White Chicken Chili, packed with tender chicken, creamy white beans, and zesty green chiles. Green onion garnishes and rich sour cream complete this comforting bowl that welcomes hungry diners to enjoy a soul-warming meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups shredded cooked rotisserie or leftover chicken
- 2 (15 ounces/425 grams) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 (14.5 ounces/411 grams) cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 14 cups frozen or fresh corn
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1.5 teaspoons cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Other Ingredients:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (7 ounces/198 grams) can diced green chilies
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package Neufchatel cheese, cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
- Tortilla chips, Monterrey Jack cheese, sliced avocado for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium temperature, sautéing diced onions until translucent and soft, approximately 4 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and cook briefly, releasing aromatic flavors for about 1 minute.
- Combine chicken broth with green chilies, spices (cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne), and seasoning. Whisk thoroughly and allow mixture to gently simmer.
- Incorporate Neufchatel cheese, stirring continuously until completely dissolved and creating a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Fold in corn, cannellini beans, and shredded chicken. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, ensuring ingredients are thoroughly heated and flavors meld together.
- Enhance the chili with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed for balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle into serving bowls and optionally garnish with additional cilantro, crisp tortilla chips, melted Monterrey Jack cheese, and creamy avocado slices.
Notes
- Boost flavor by using homemade chicken broth for a richer, more complex taste profile.
- Select bone-in chicken breasts or thighs and shred them manually for more tender, juicy meat texture.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne pepper amount or adding diced jalapeños for extra spiciness.
- Make it dairy-free by substituting Neufchatel cheese with coconut cream or cashew cream for a creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg