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Ultimate White Chicken Chili Recipe

Ultimate White Chicken Chili Recipe
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This Ultimate White Chicken Chili is a comforting and flavorful twist on traditional chili, featuring tender shredded chicken, creamy beans, and a blend of warming spices. Perfect for cozy dinners, this recipe is creamy, mildly spicy, and topped with classic garnishes like shredded cheese and avocado for an indulgent experience.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Beans

  • 1 can (15 oz) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) Navy beans, drained and rinsed

Optional Toppings

  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Avocado slices
  • Tortilla strips

Instructions

  1. Heat Oil and Cook Onion: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add Garlic and Jalapeño: Stir in the minced garlic and diced jalapeño and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Brown Chicken: Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the pot and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
  4. Add Broth and Spices: Pour in the chicken broth, and add cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  5. Simmer Chicken: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
  6. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  7. Add Beans and Simmer: Stir in the drained and rinsed Great Northern and Navy beans. Simmer for another 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Add Cream Cheese: Reduce heat to low. Cut softened cream cheese into cubes and add to the chili, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
  9. Finish with Sour Cream: Stir in the sour cream until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Serve and Garnish: Ladle chili into bowls and top with optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, and tortilla strips as desired.

Notes

  • For a spicier chili, keep the seeds in the jalapeño and add the cayenne pepper.
  • You can substitute Great Northern and Navy beans with cannellini beans if preferred.
  • Use low-fat cream cheese and sour cream to reduce fat content.
  • Leftover chili tastes great the next day and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • For gluten-free, verify that all spices and broth are gluten-free.

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