The Best White Chicken Chili
Experience restaurant-quality comfort at home with this velvety, aromatic white chicken chili. By utilizing a clever bean-pureeing technique for body and incorporating creamy Neufchatel cheese, this hearty stew achieves a luxurious consistency without heavy thickeners. Perfectly balanced with mild green chilies, zesty lime, and tender shredded poultry, it is a wholesome, protein-rich meal that delivers significant depth of flavor with every spoonful.
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 29 oz chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 7 oz diced green chilies
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp ground coriander
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
- 8 oz Neufchatel cheese, softened and cubed
- 1.25 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 30 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2.5 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, and cayenne pepper, stirring for one minute until fragrant.
- In a blender, combine one cup of the cannellini beans with a small splash of broth; blend until smooth.
- Add the remaining broth, the pureed bean mixture, the remaining whole beans, green chilies, and corn to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk in the cubed Neufchatel cheese until completely smooth and incorporated.
- Fold in the shredded chicken and cook just until warmed through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
Ensure the Neufchatel cheese is fully softened at room temperature before adding to the pot to avoid clumps. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 750mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3g
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