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Creamy One-Pot White Chicken Chili

Succulent shredded chicken breast, white cannellini beans, sweet corn, and mild green chilies simmered in a velvety spiced cream cheese broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili Base & Chicken
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups halal chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 2 cans cannellini white beans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced mild green chilies (4 oz)
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels (frozen or canned)
Spices & Creamy Finish
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté diced onion 4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and spices for 1 minute.
  2. Add chicken broth, rinsed white beans, green chilies, and corn. Submerge raw chicken breasts into the liquid.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 18-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Transfer chicken to a board, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
  5. Reduce heat to low, stir in softened cream cheese and sour cream until melted and smooth. Stir in fresh lime juice and cilantro.
  6. Ladle hot into bowls, garnish with avocado, tortilla chips, and Monterey Jack cheese, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 38gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 690mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gCalcium: 110mgIron: 3.2mg

Notes

For extra body, mash 1/3 of the beans with a potato masher before returning the shredded chicken to the pot.

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