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Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe

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This Creamy White Chicken Chili is an easy, comforting recipe packed with tender rotisserie chicken, white beans, green chilies, and a flavorful blend of spices, all simmered in a creamy broth with cream cheese. Perfectly balanced with a hint of heat, this chili can be topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, lime, and more for a satisfying meal that’s both hearty and flavorful.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, about 1 tablespoon minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 (1-ounce) package dry Ranch seasoning
  • 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
  • 1 (7-ounce) can diced green chilies, fire roasted preferred
  • 1 (14-ounce) can white beans (navy or cannellini), drained
  • 1 (14-ounce) can pinto beans, drained
  • 2 & 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (about 12 ounces)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened (low fat okay)
  • 1 & 1/2 cups frozen corn (or canned corn)

Garnishes

  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Avocado
  • Jalapeno slices
  • Green onion
  • Tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Prep Ingredients: Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Gather and measure out all spices and seasoning.
  2. Mix Spices: In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and the dry Ranch seasoning.
  3. Prepare Chicken and Cream Cheese: Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces. Soften the cream cheese by leaving it out of the fridge.
  4. Heat Oil and Sauté Onions: Warm a large pot over medium-high heat for at least one minute, then add olive oil. When oil shimmers, add chopped onions and sauté for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
  5. Add Garlic and Spices: Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic and the spice mixture. Continue to sauté for about 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and spices become toasty.
  6. Add Tomatoes and Chilies: Pour in the entire can of Rotel and diced green chilies (do not drain). Stir to combine with onion mixture.
  7. Add Beans: Drain white beans and pinto beans by tilting the pot lid and pouring out excess liquid. Add drained beans to the chili and stir.
  8. Add Chicken and Broth: Add shredded chicken to the pot. Increase heat to high and stir in water and chicken base. Swirl any chicken juices from the rotisserie container into the pot for extra flavor.
  9. Add Cream Cheese: Cut softened cream cheese into one-inch cubes and add to the chili. Stir gently to incorporate as it melts.
  10. Simmer: Bring chili to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 5 minutes, up to an hour for deeper flavor. Keep heat low to prevent too much evaporation.
  11. Add Corn: Stir in frozen or canned corn just before serving to maintain texture.
  12. Serve and Garnish: Serve hot and top with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges, avocado, jalapeno, green onion, and tortilla chips as desired.
  13. Storage & Reheating: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. To freeze, seal in a ziplock bag and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat on stovetop over low heat or microwave until hot.
  14. Slow Cooker Option: Add all ingredients except chicken, corn, and cream cheese to slow cooker. Optionally sauté onions, garlic, and spices beforehand. Cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours. Add chicken, corn, and cream cheese, then cook on low for another hour before serving.

Notes

  • You can use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
  • Rotisserie chicken adds flavor but you can use cooked chicken breast or thighs.
  • If you prefer less spice, adjust crushed red pepper and chili powder amounts.
  • Do not rinse canned beans to retain flavor and thickness in chili.
  • Simmer time can vary; longer simmering enhances flavor melding.
  • Garnishes are optional but add fresh flavor and texture contrast.
  • Freezing is convenient and chili reheats well either on stovetop or microwave.
  • Slow cooker method is great for hands-off cooking and deep flavor.

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