White Chicken Chili

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Made with rotisserie chicken, cannellini beans, a can of chiles, and perfectly seasoned, this White Chicken Chili is a warm and cozy dish. Enjoy with a side salad or some crusty bread for the easy weeknight dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy white chicken chili, white bean chicken chili, white chili recipe

Servings: servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion , diced
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 ounce can of diced green chiles
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked rotisserie chicken
15 ounces cannellini beans , rinsed and drained
2 ounces light cream cheese , cut into small cubes
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 cup freshly shredded Monterrey Jack cheese , for serving
1 diced scallion , for serving
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro , for serving
1/2 ripe avocado , sliced, for serving
crushed tortilla chips , for serving, optional

Instructions

In a medium heavy bottomed pot, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until it softens, about 3 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add in all the seasonings and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Pour in the broth and chiles. Bring to a gentle bubble and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Stir in the chopped chicken, beans, cream cheese, and lime juice; simmer for a few more minutes to warm through and allow the cream cheese to melt.
Ladle into bowls and top each serving with a little Monterey Jack cheese, scallions, chopped cilantro, avocado, and crushed tortilla chips. Enjoy!

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