Warm up on a chilly day with this creamy, hearty White Chicken Chili. This delicious dish is perfect for using up leftover chicken and comes together quickly for a cozy meal. Packed with flavor, it's sure to become a comforting favorite in your home.
Ingredients
🐔 3 cups of cooked and shredded chicken
🧈 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
🫒 1 tablespoon of olive oil
🧅 1 large onion, chopped
🧄 3 cloves of garlic, minced
🌶️ 1 bell pepper, any color, diced
🌶️ 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
🧀 4oz of cream cheese
🥬 8oz of fresh spinach
🌽 2 cups of corn
🥫 2 cans of great northern beans, drained
🍅 1 10oz can of diced tomatoes with green chilies
🥛 1 cup of heavy cream
🧃 1 32oz carton of chicken broth
🧄 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
🧅 1 teaspoon of onion powder
🌶️ 1 teaspoon of paprika
🌶️ 1 teaspoon of chili powder
⚫️ 1 teaspoon of black pepper
🌿 1 teaspoon of cumin
🌿 1 teaspoon of oregano
🧂 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Instructions
1- Prepare the Base:
- In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter with olive oil over medium heat.
2- Sauté Aromatics:
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
3- Add Peppers:
- Mix in the diced bell pepper and finely chopped jalapeño.
- Cook for another minute to soften.
4- Combine Chicken and Beans:
- Stir in the cream cheese until melted.
- Add the shredded chicken, corn, great northern beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies.
5- Season and Simmer:
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, oregano, and salt.
- Mix thoroughly.
6- Add Liquids:
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes.
7- Finish with Spinach:
- In the last five minutes of cooking, add the fresh spinach, allowing it to wilt into the chili.
8- Serve:
- Ladle the chili into bowls, optionally squeezing lime juice on top for added zest.
- Enjoy this warm and hearty dish.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories per Serving: Approximately 370
Proteins: 25g
Fats: 18g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Equipment: Large pot, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board
Cooking Tips:
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or carrots for more color and nutrition.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeño.
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