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White Chicken Chili Recipe

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This creamy White Chicken Chili combines tender shredded rotisserie chicken, cannellini beans, and a blend of warm spices in a rich, savory broth finished with cream cheese and heavy cream for a comforting meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, chopped

Spices

  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Liquids & Dairy

  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed

Main Ingredients

  • 4 oz can green chiles
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cans cannellini beans
  • 1 bag frozen corn

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil and sauté aromatics: Add olive oil to a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Once heated, add the chopped onion and sauté until it begins to turn translucent. Then add the minced garlic and continue cooking until the garlic starts to brown and the onion is fully translucent.
  2. Add spices and sauté briefly: Stir in oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, and optional cayenne pepper, sautéing for about 1 minute to release the spices’ aromas.
  3. Add liquids and beans, bring to boil: Pour in the chicken stock, add the can of green chiles and cannellini beans. Stir thoroughly and increase heat until the mixture reaches a gentle low boil.
  4. Simmer to reduce: Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, leaving the pot uncovered. Simmer for approximately 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the stock has reduced by at least one-third, concentrating the flavors.
  5. Add cream, cream cheese, and chicken: Lower heat to medium. Add heavy whipping cream, cubed cream cheese, and shredded rotisserie chicken. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili is heated through and the cream cheese has fully melted into a creamy consistency.
  6. Serve and garnish: Remove from heat and serve hot. Garnish with your choice of shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, sliced red peppers, or tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • You can use a white or yellow onion for the classic white chili color, but red onion offers a richer flavor.
  • To ensure the cream cheese melts fully and smoothly, cut it into small pieces before adding it, or break it up with a spatula as it warms.
  • To increase protein content, consider adding cottage cheese as discussed in the recipe post.

Keywords: white chicken chili, creamy chicken chili, rotisserie chicken recipe, easy chili, white bean chili

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