Description
Hearty white chicken chili delivers comfort with tender shredded chicken, creamy beans, and zesty green chiles. Spices and toppings elevate this Mexican-inspired dish, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked rotisserie chicken
- 15 ounces cannellini beans
- 2 ounces light cream cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4-ounce can diced green chiles
- 1 diced scallion, for serving
- 1/2 ripe avocado, sliced, for serving
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro, for serving
Spices, Liquids, and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, for serving
- Crushed tortilla chips, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-high temperature. Sauté onions until translucent, approximately 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until aromatic, about 20 seconds. Incorporate seasonings and stir for 1 minute to release their flavors.
- Pour chicken broth and green chiles into the pot. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Introduce chopped chicken, white beans, and cream cheese into the simmering liquid. Splash in fresh lime juice and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until chicken is heated through and cream cheese completely dissolves.
- Transfer chili into serving bowls. Garnish each portion with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced scallions, fresh chopped cilantro, diced avocado, and crunchy crushed tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that’s packed with protein and flavor.
- Use low-fat cream cheese to reduce calories while maintaining the creamy texture of the chili.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting the type and amount of green chiles, from mild Anaheim to spicy jalapeños.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline cooking and make this a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg