Description
This creamy chicken chili features soft beans, sweet corn, and warm spices for a cozy dinner. It’s comforting and tastes even better served in a hoodie. Perfect for fans of Pioneer Woman White Chicken Chili and White Chili With Cream Cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small yellow onion chopped small Not too fussy
- 1 tbsp olive oil or whatever oil’s open Doesn’t matter
- 2 garlic cloves minced or just smash them in
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth low-sodium if you’re trying
- 1 (7 oz) can diced green chilies mild tangy Doesn’t burn
- 1½ tsp cumin gives it that chili thing
- ½ tsp paprika not smoked unless you really like smoke
- ½ tsp oregano dry Old Still works
- ½ tsp coriander optional but kinda fresh-tasting
- ¼ tsp cayenne skip it if you’re a spice wimp me
- Salt + black pepper add near the end You’ll know
- 1 (8 oz) Neufchatel cheese it’s just lighter cream cheese Cube it or it clumps
- 1¼ cups corn frozen is fine Don’t even thaw it
- 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans rinse drain or don’t
- 2½ cups shredded chicken rotisserie is king
- 1 tbsp lime juice you’ll wanna skip it but don’t It matters
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro if you’re not one of those soap-tasters
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic and cook until softened.
- Stir in chicken broth, diced green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, and cayenne. Bring to a simmer.
- Add Neufchatel cheese cubes, corn, cannellini beans, and shredded chicken. Stir until cheese melts and mixture is heated through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 383 kcal