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Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe for Cozy Nights

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This Creamy White Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, warm spices, hearty beans, and a silky, creamy broth for a cozy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • Diced yellow onion
  • Minced garlic cloves
  • Canned, diced green chilies
  • Low-sodium chicken broth
  • Cannellini beans or Great Northern beans (drained and rinsed)
  • Frozen or canned corn
  • Full-fat cream cheese
  • Heavy cream (optional)
  • Cumin
  • Oregano
  • Smoked paprika
  • Cayenne (adjust to preferred spice level)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  2. Add chicken breasts (or thighs) to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  3. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Set aside.
  4. Stir in the green chilies, white beans, corn, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Simmer for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and add the cream cheese in small chunks. Stir until fully melted and incorporated.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and pour in the heavy cream (if using). Stir well.
  7. Season the chili with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors.
  8. Serve hot, topped with chopped cilantro and additional lime wedges if desired.

Notes

[‘Use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment for quick shredding of chicken.’, ‘Soften cream cheese at room temperature to prevent graininess.’, ‘Taste as you go to balance the spice level.’, ‘This chili tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.’]

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