Description
This creamy White Chicken Chili features shredded chicken, white beans, and a blend of spices simmered to perfection with rich cream and Monterey Jack cheese. It’s a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onions: Add the diced onion to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add spices: Sprinkle in the ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir and cook for 30 seconds to release aroma.
- Add chicken: Stir in the shredded chicken, coating it evenly with spiced onion mixture.
- Add beans and chilies: Pour in the drained white beans and diced green chilies, mixing well.
- Add broth: Pour chicken broth into the pot and stir to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer: Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add creams: Stir in heavy cream and sour cream to blend smoothly into the chili.
- Cook further: Let chili cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese into the pot and stir until fully melted and chili is creamy.
- Season: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Final simmer: Continue simmering for 5 more minutes to meld flavors.
- Rest: Remove from heat and let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, increase cayenne pepper or add chopped jalapeños.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors meld.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier, lower-fat option.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time on shredding.
- This chili can be made mild or spicy by adjusting chili powder and cayenne pepper.
