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! 🧡🍲🌟