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White Chicken Chili
Hearty white chicken chili with beans, green chilies, spices, and creamy finish.
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Ingredients
| Ingredient | amount | used_in_steps |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp | [1] |
| Onion | 1 small, diced | [1] |
| Garlic | 2 cloves, minced | [1] |
| Chicken Broth | 2 (14.5 oz) cans | [2] |
| Green Chilies | 1 (7 oz) can | [2] |
| Cumin | 1.5 tsp | [2] |
| Paprika | 1/2 tsp | [2] |
| Oregano | 1/2 tsp | [2] |
| Coriander | 1/2 tsp | [2] |
| Cayenne | 1/4 tsp | [2] |
| Salt | to taste | [2] |
| Pepper | to taste | [2] |
| Cannellini Beans | 2 (15 oz) cans, drained | [3, 4] |
| Cream Cheese | 8 oz cubed | [4] |
| Corn | 1.25 cups | [4] |
| Cooked Chicken | 2.5 cups shredded | [5] |
| Lime Juice | 1 tbsp | [5] |
| Cilantro | 2 tbsp chopped | [5] |
| Optional Toppings | as desired | [5] |
Steps
Step 1: Heat oil; sauté onion then garlic until soft.
Step 2: Add broth, chilies, and spices; bring to boil, then simmer 15 mins.
Step 3: Reserve 1 cup drained beans to purée with 1/4 cup broth.
Step 4: Add puréed beans, whole beans, cream cheese, and corn; simmer 5–10 mins.
Step 5: Stir in chicken, lime juice, and cilantro; serve with toppings.
Nutrition
calories: 280
protein_g: 25
fat_g: 11
carbs_g: 18
sodium_mg: 810
notes: Estimated from typical white chicken chili macros; varies by broth and cheese products.