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White Chicken Chili Recipe

White Chicken Chili Recipe
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This White Chicken Chili recipe is a comforting and flavorful twist on traditional chili. It’s creamy, slightly spicy, and packed with tender chicken and hearty beans. Perfect for a cozy dinner or for feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

For the White Chicken Chili:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 ½ 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 leftover chicken)

For Serving:

  • Fresh cilantro
  • Shredded cheese
  • Tortilla chips
  • Green onions
  • Avocado

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Add chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, cayenne, paprika, oregano, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Drain and rinse beans in a strainer.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and cooked chicken.
  7. Serve garnished with cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado slices, and tortilla chips if desired.

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