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Creamy White Chicken Chili

Creamy White Chicken Chili

A thick and hearty white chicken chili made with tender shredded chicken, white beans, and a rich cream cheese broth.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 387

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons cumin
  • 1.5 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 1 ounce package Ranch seasoning dry
  • 1 10 ounce can Rotel or diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 7 ounce can diced green chilies undrained
  • 1 14 ounce can white beans drained
  • 1 14 ounce can pinto beans drained
  • 2.5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken about 12 ounces
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base
  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 cups frozen corn

Equipment

  • Large pot or stock pot
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Since we use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, the actual cooking time is very fast. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until it turns translucent.
  2. Turn the heat down to medium. Add the minced garlic and all the spices, including the dry Ranch packet. Stir constantly for 2 minutes until the mixture smells toasty.
  3. Pour in the undrained Rotel and green chilies. Add the drained white beans and pinto beans, then stir well to coat everything in the seasoning.
  4. Add the shredded chicken, water, and chicken base to the pot. Chop the cream cheese into small cubes and drop them into the warm mixture.
  5. Bring the chili to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and let it cook for at least 5 minutes so the cream cheese melts completely. Stir in the frozen corn right before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water if needed.