Description
Warm up with a bowl of comforting White Chicken Chili, a creamy and flavorful twist on traditional chili. This hearty dish is packed with tender chicken, creamy beans, and a hint of spice, making it the perfect meal for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder)
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 4 oz cans diced green chilies
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 small lime, juice from
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 15 oz cans great northern beans
- 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 2 heaping cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or left-over chicken*)
Topping Suggestions:
- Fresh cilantro
- Shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips
- Green onions
- Avocado
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, cayenne, paprika, oregano, lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain and rinse beans in a strainer.
Measure out a big ladleful of the beans and add to a food processor with a splash of broth from the soup. Puree until smooth.
- Add pureed beans, whole beans, and corn to the soup pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and cooked chicken.
- Serve garnished with cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
- Yield: About 6 cups soup. Serving Size: About 1 1/4 cups.
- Spice level: Adjust green chilies and cayenne pepper to taste.
- Green Chilies: You could substitute 1/2 cup of salsa verde.
- Chicken: Use cooked rotisserie chicken or raw chicken added in step 2.
- Vegetarian Option: Omit chicken and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
