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White Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese
by Bity · eightyrecipes.com
White Chicken Chili is a hearty, satisfying soup dish infused with bold flavors and textures that make it perfect for bowls.
White Chicken Chili
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 383 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 small diced yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 finely minced garlic cloves
  • 2 14.5 oz-415g cans of low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 7oz-200g can dice green chilies
  • 1 ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 8oz-225g pack of Neufchatel cheese*
  • 1 ¼ cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 2 15oz-425g cans of cannellini beans
  • 2 ½ cups shredded chicken**
  • Lime or lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro plus more for serving
  • Garnish ideas: tortilla chips avocado, Monterrey jack cheese (all optional)

Instructions

  • STEP 1: Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and onion and sauté for 4 minutes until the onion is tender and transparent. Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté for an additional minute.
  • STEP 2: Add the chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper, and stir. Bring to a boil.
  • STEP 3: Once boiling, cover with a lid and lower the heat to allow the soup to simmer for 15 minutes.
  • STEP 4: Drain and rinse one can of beans and add to a food processor along with ¼ cup broth from the soup. Purée until smooth and set aside.
  • STEP 5: Drain and rinse the other can of beans.
  • STEP 6: Add the whole beans, pureed beans, Neufchatel cheese, and corn to the soup and stir until well combined. Cover with a lid and allow to simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  • STEP 7: Lastly, stir in the chicken and cilantro and splash with some lemon or lime juice.
  • STEP 8: Serve warm and garnish with cilantro leaves, avocado slices, tortilla chips, or Monterrey jack cheese. Enjoy.

Notes

*If you’re unable to find Neufchatel cheese, try some light cream cheese instead or check some cream cheese options below “What kind of cream cheese for chicken chili?”.
**Use precooked chicken or cooked chicken, rotisserie, or leftover chicken if you happen to have some.
Nutrition
Calories 383 kcal
Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Protein 33 g
Carbohydrates 35 g
Sugar 5 g
Sodium 525 mg
Nutrition is an estimate, calculated automatically.
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