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Ultra close-up macro of cozy creamy white bean chicken chili with tender shredded chicken, cannellini beans, sweet corn, and melted Monterey Jack cheese

Cozy Creamy White Bean Chicken Chili

Rich, velvety white chicken chili simmered with tender shredded chicken, cannellini beans, sweet corn, and melted Monterey Jack cheese in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 440
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili Base & Poultry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast (or rotisserie chicken)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken bone broth
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained (divided)
  • 2 cans (4 oz each) mild diced green chiles
  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels (canned or frozen)
Aromatic Seasoning & Cheeses
  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Method
 

Sautéing & Simmering
  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 4-5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for 1 minute.
  2. Pour in chicken broth, green chiles, corn, shredded chicken, and 1 can of drained cannellini beans.
  3. Mash the second can of beans with a fork into a coarse paste, then stir into the pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cubed cream cheese and shredded Monterey Jack cheese until completely melted and velvety (2-3 minutes).
  5. Stir in fresh lime juice and cilantro. Ladle into bowls and serve warm with avocado and tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 38gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 680IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 3.4mg

Notes

Keywords: cozy white bean chicken chili, creamy white chicken chili, easy one pot chili, healthy chicken soup, autumn dinner recipe, 30 minute comfort food

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