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White Chicken Chili

A comforting and hearty meal, White Chicken Chili brings together tender shredded chicken, creamy beans, and zesty green chilies, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chilies
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Set a large pot over medium heat and let it warm up.
  2. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in a little oil until fragrant and soft.
  3. Add diced green chilies, corn, cumin, and oregano. Stir to combine and coat in spices.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce to a simmer.
  5. Add white beans and shredded chicken. Simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  6. Lower the heat, then stir in the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper. Add a splash of lime juice if desired.
  8. Serve hot with desired toppings like avocado, shredded cheese, cilantro, or tortilla chips.

Notes

Consider serving with warm tortilla chips or alongside a simple green salad. For storage, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the fridge before reheating.