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The Best White Chicken Chili Recipe

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Experience the best White Chicken Chili with tender chicken, creamy white beans, and green chilies. This rich and flavorful dish combines a medley of spices, including cumin and oregano, with cream cheese and sour cream for a velvety finish. Perfect for a cozy night, this chili is a blend of warmth and zest, with optional corn for added sweetness.

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • Cannellini beans or Great Northern beans
  • Green chilies
  • Chicken broth
  • Onions, diced
  • Garlic, minced
  • Cumin
  • Oregano
  • Cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Cream cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Corn (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook chicken until tender, then shred.
  • Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
  • Add chicken, beans, green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
  • Add lime juice, cilantro, and optional corn. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro.

Notes

  • Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of cayenne pepper.
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
  • This chili can be made ahead and reheated; it tastes even better the next day.

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