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Simple Irresistible White Chicken Chili That Comes Together in One Pot (45 Min)

A creamy one-pot white chicken chili with tender chicken, white beans, and green chiles, finished with lime and ready in about 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 scaleable
Course: Soup, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chili
  • 1 | tbsp | olive oil |
  • 1 | medium | yellow onion diced |
  • 1 | whole | jalapeño seeded and diced |
  • 3 | cloves | garlic minced |
  • 2 | tsp | ground cumin |
  • 1 | tsp | dried oregano |
  • 1/2 | tsp | ground coriander |
  • 1/2 | tsp | salt | plus more to taste
  • 1/4 | tsp | black pepper |
  • 1 | can 4 oz | diced green chiles |
  • 2 | cans 15 oz each | cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed | divided
  • 4 | cups | chicken broth |
  • 3 | cups | shredded cooked chicken | rotisserie chicken works well
  • 1 | cup | frozen or canned corn | optional
  • 4 | oz | cream cheese cubed and softened | sour cream as a lighter substitute
  • 2 | tbsp | fresh lime juice |
  • For Topping
  • | | shredded Monterey Jack cheese | to taste
  • | | diced avocado | to taste
  • | | fresh cilantro chopped | to taste
  • | | lime wedges | for serving
  • | | crushed tortilla chips | to taste

Method
 

  1. Building the Base
  2. Heat oil, cook onion and jalapeño 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and spices; cook 1 minute, stirring.
  4. Simmering the Chili 3. Stir in green chiles, 1 can of beans, and broth; bring to a boil, then simmer. 4. Mash half of the second can of beans and stir mashed and whole beans into the pot. 5. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Finishing 6. Stir in chicken and corn; reduce heat to low. 7. Stir in cream cheese until melted, 2 to 3 minutes; do not boil. 8. Stir in lime juice; adjust salt.
  6. Serving 9. Ladle into bowls and add toppings.
  7. Nutrition (per serving, without toppings): Calories: 340 | Protein: 28 g | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Fat: 13 g | Fiber: 7 g | Sugar: 4 g | Sodium: 900 mg
    8. If the chili is too thin, mash a few more beans against the side of the pot. If it's too thick, thin it with a splash of broth.

Notes

Contains dairy; dairy-free version in the post. Check broth and spice labels. Refrigerate up to 4 days; freezes up to 3 months. Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C).