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Perfect White Chicken Chili: A 1-Pot Comforting Dream

White Chicken Chili
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This white chicken chili is a creamy, mildly spicy soup. It is lighter in color but full of comforting Southwest flavor. It’s a change from traditional chili for a cool evening.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in shredded chicken, chicken broth, great northern beans, cannellini beans, diced green chiles, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Remove about 1 cup of the bean and chicken mixture from the pot and blend it with an immersion blender or in a regular blender until smooth. Return the blended mixture to the pot. This will help thicken the chili.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and sour cream until well combined and heated through. Do not boil after adding cream.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Ladle the white chicken chili into bowls. Serve with your favorite toppings like shredded Monterey Jack cheese, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot with a spoon before adding the cream.
  • You can prepare the chicken ahead of time by boiling, baking, or rotisserie chicken.
  • Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred level of spice.

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