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White Chicken Chili

This creamy and flavorful chicken chili is the perfect dish for a cozy night in. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Cuisine: American, Southern Food, Tex-Mex
Author: Melanie Cagle

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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • ¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Each Yellow Onion large, diced
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 8 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 (4 Ounce) Cans Green Chilies
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Pinch Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 (15 Ounce) Cans Cannellini Beans rinsed
  • 1 (15 Ounce) Can Whole Kernel Corn
  • 1 (8 Ounce) Block Cream Cheese softened, room temperature
  • 1 Each Rotisserie Chicken deboned and shredded
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the butter and flour to a heavy bottomed pot (like a Dutch Oven). Heat over medium-high heat and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes.
    5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, ¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
  • Add the diced onion and cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
    1 Each Yellow Onion
  • Add the minced garlic and cook another 2 minutes.
    3 Cloves Garlic
  • Slowly pour in 8 Cups of Chicken Broth, continuously stirring.
    8 Cups Chicken Broth
  • Add the canned green chillies, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and 1 pinch of Red Pepper Flakes. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
    2 (4 Ounce) Cans Green Chilies, 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin, 1 teaspoon Chili Powder, 1 Pinch Red Pepper Flakes, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • Add the rinsed cannellini beans, the drained whole kernel corn and the block of cream cheese, cubed. Stir well until the cream cheese has melted.
    2 (15 Ounce) Cans Cannellini Beans, 1 (15 Ounce) Can Whole Kernel Corn, 1 (8 Ounce) Block Cream Cheese
  • Add the shredded Rotisserie Chicken, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    1 Each Rotisserie Chicken, Salt and pepper to taste
  • Serve with optional garnish - avocado, limes, cilantro, corn chips, sour cream.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 1377mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg

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