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White Chicken Chili

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A creamy and comforting white chicken chili perfect for a cozy weeknight meal. This recipe uses white beans, green chiles, and shredded chicken for a flavorful and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, lime wedges, diced avocado, sour cream

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  4. Add rinsed cannellini beans and diced green chiles. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in shredded chicken. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half. Heat through but do not boil.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot before adding the cream.
  • You can make this chili ahead of time; it often tastes even better the next day.
  • This chili is great for meal prep. Portion into containers for easy lunches.

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