White Chicken Chili (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Key Components
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2 1/2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
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2 cloves garlic, minced very fine
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1 small yellow onion, chopped up
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1 1/4 cup fresh or frozen corn
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2 (15 oz) cans of cannellini beans
→ Dairy & Liquids
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1 (8 oz) block of Neufchatel cheese, cut into cubes
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2 (14.5 oz) cans of chicken broth (low sodium)
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1 tbsp olive oil
→ Seasonings & Herbs
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1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
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1 (7 oz) can of diced green chilies
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1/2 tsp ground oregano
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1/2 tsp paprika powder
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1/4 tsp cayenne (for heat)
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Salt and black pepper (freshly ground), to your liking
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1 tbsp lime juice (squeezed fresh)
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2 tbsp cilantro leaves, finely chopped
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1/2 tsp ground coriander
→ Optional Toppings
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Crispy tortilla strips or chips
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Extra fresh cilantro for garnish
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Slices of ripe avocado
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Monterrey jack cheese, shredded
# Instructions:
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Put a large pot over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Toss in the diced onion and cook for about 4 minutes. Then, stir in garlic and let it cook for around 30 seconds until you can smell it.
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Pour in chicken broth and stir in green chilies along with cumin, oregano, paprika, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Allow it to come to a boil, then lower the flame and let it gently cook for 15 minutes.
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Rinse and drain the beans. Scoop out a cup of beans and mix them with 1/4 cup hot broth. Blend until smooth to make the dish creamy. Set the rest of the beans aside for later.
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Add the smooth bean mixture, the rest of the beans, cubed Neufchatel cheese, and corn to the pot. Simmer for about 5-10 minutes to let everything blend together, stirring often.
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Toss the shredded chicken, lime juice, and chopped cilantro into the pot. Stir well. Serve it hot with some toppings, like avocado slices, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, and a sprinkle of cilantro.
# Notes:
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Makes roughly 8 cups of chili
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Don’t worry if you skip blending the beans, but the broth won’t be as creamy.
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Rotisserie chicken works well as it’s packed with flavor and stays tender.