EASY TO COOK

🍲 Creamy White Chicken Chili 🌶️🍗🌽

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Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, this White Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy evening. It’s creamy, slightly spicy, and loaded with tender chicken, beans, and sweet corn. Perfect for game nights or chilly days! 🥰

🛒 Ingredients:

  • 🍗 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great!)
  • 🧅 1 small onion, diced
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 🌶️ 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
  • 🥣 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed (cannellini or great northern beans)
  • 🌽 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 🥛 4 cups chicken broth
  • 🥣 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
  • 🧂 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 🌱 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 🌱 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
  • 🍋 Juice of 1 lime
  • 🧀 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)

Toppings (Optional):

  • 🥑 Sliced avocado
  • 🌱 Fresh cilantro
  • 🧀 Shredded cheese
  • 🌶️ Sliced jalapeños
  • 🍋 Lime wedges

🔥 Instructions:

1️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics:

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil, then sauté the diced onion until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

2️⃣ Build the Base:

  • Stir in the green chiles, cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.

3️⃣ Add the Core Ingredients:

  • Pour in the chicken broth, beans, corn, and shredded chicken. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

4️⃣ Simmer and Thicken:

  • Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5️⃣ Make It Creamy:

  • Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese (if using). Let the chili cook for another 5 minutes, ensuring it’s creamy and smooth.

6️⃣ Season and Brighten:

  • Add lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

7️⃣ Serve and Garnish:

  • Ladle the chili into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes, like fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime.

🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • One-Pot Wonder: Quick and easy cleanup!
  • Creamy & Comforting: The perfect balance of richness and spice.
  • Customizable: Adjust the spice level or swap ingredients to suit your taste.
  • Make-Ahead Friendly: Tastes even better the next day, so it’s perfect for meal prep!

✨ Dive into a bowl of this creamy, flavorful White Chicken Chili and warm up from the inside out! 🧡🍲🌟