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Creamy White Chicken Chili with Green Chile

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A comforting and creamy white chicken chili with a subtle heat from green chiles, perfect for cozy dinners and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
  • 3 cups chicken broth (preferably low-sodium)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts. Cut into bite-sized chunks or leave whole for shredding later. (About 5 minutes)
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent and soft, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the onion and garlic and toast spices for about 1 minute.
  5. Add chicken pieces to the pot and cook until lightly browned on all sides but not fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, diced green chiles, and rinsed white beans. Stir to combine.
  7. Bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through. If chicken was left whole, remove to shred and return to pot.
  8. Stir in softened cream cheese and sour cream until fully melted and incorporated. Optionally, use an immersion blender to puree a portion of the chili for a thicker texture, then stir back in.
  9. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Add hot sauce or cayenne pepper for extra heat if desired.
  10. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, or shredded cheese if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Do not skip browning the chicken for added flavor. Bring cream cheese to room temperature before adding to avoid lumps. Stir gently after adding cream cheese and sour cream to prevent curdling. Adjust heat gradually as green chiles vary in spiciness. If chili is too thick, add more broth or water to loosen.

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Keywords: white chicken chili, creamy chili, green chile chili, easy chicken chili, comfort food, southwestern chili

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