Creamy White Chicken Chili (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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1 1/4 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
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2 cans cannellini beans (15 oz each)
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2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (already cooked)
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2 finely minced garlic cloves
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1 small diced yellow onion
→ Liquid and Cream
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 cans chicken broth, low-sodium (14.5 oz each)
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1 pack Neufchâtel cheese (8 oz, light cream cheese, cut into chunks)
→ Flavors and Herbs
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2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to suit your taste
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1 (7 oz) can green chilies, diced
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1/2 tsp coriander powder
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1/2 tsp oregano, dried
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
→ To Garnish
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Sliced avocado
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Tortilla strips or chips
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Grated Monterrey Jack cheese
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Extra cilantro, chopped
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Toss in the onion and cook for about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until it smells amazing.
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Pour in chicken broth, diced green chilies, and all the spices (cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper). Let it come to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it gently simmer for 15 minutes.
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Drain and rinse your cannellini beans. Scoop out 1 cup of them and blend with 1/4 cup of the warm broth until smooth and creamy—it makes a great base. Keep the rest of the beans whole for later.
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Stir in the Neufchâtel cheese, corn, pureed beans, and the whole beans. Let it cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, stirring until everything's creamy and mixed well.
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Toss in the shredded chicken, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Serve it up hot and garnish with Monterrey Jack cheese, avocado, extra cilantro, and tortilla chips if you'd like.
# Notes:
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Yields around 8 cups of delicious chili
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You can skip blending the beans if you don’t have a blender, but the soup will end up less creamy
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Rotisserie chicken not only saves time but adds deep flavor and stays tender