Description
Creamy White Chicken Chili is a delightful twist on traditional chili that will warm your soul. This comforting dish blends tender shredded chicken, creamy Neufchatel cheese, and a medley of spices for a flavor-packed experience. Perfect for cozy family dinners or game day gatherings, this chili is quick to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (7 oz) can diced green chilies
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (8 oz) package Neufchatel cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 ¼ cups frozen or fresh corn
- 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 ½ cups shredded cooked rotisserie or leftover chicken
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper, and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- While the soup is simmering, drain and rinse the cannellini beans. Measure out 1 cup of beans and set the rest aside. Puree the 1 cup of beans with ¼ cup of broth from the soup in a food processor until smooth. If you don’t have a food processor, you can skip this step; however, it will be slightly less creamy.
- Stir in the Neufchatel cheese, corn, whole beans, and pureed beans. Mix until the cheese melts and everything is well combined. Simmer for an additional 5–10 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro. Taste your chili and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve your hot chili with optional toppings like Monterey Jack cheese, sliced avocado, cilantro, and tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Adjust spice levels by adding more cayenne or jalapeños. Let the chili sit before serving to enhance flavors.