White Chicken Chili
By Recipes Worth Cooking Test Kitchen
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Southwestern
Description:
Chicken, white beans, green chiles, cumin, and lime simmer into a hearty white chili that works for weeknights or game day.
Ingredients:
- 1.25 Pound chicken thighs
- 1.00 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3.00 Clove garlic
- 1.00 Teaspoon dried oregano
- 1.00 Cup yellow onion
- 2.00 Teaspoon ground cumin
- 4.00 Cup chicken broth
- 2.00 Tablespoon lime juice
- 2.00 Can white beans
- 1.00 Can green chiles
- 4.00 Ounce cream cheese
Instructions:
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, oregano, and 1 teaspoon salt for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken, beans, green chiles, and broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 22 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to a board and shred it. Mash about 1 cup of beans in the pot to thicken the chili.
- Return chicken to the pot and stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Finish with lime juice and serve with toppings.
Notes:
- Use low-sodium broth if your beans are salted.
- For a thicker chili, mash more beans before adding the chicken back.
- The chili keeps well for 4 days and reheats gently.
Source: https://recipesworthcooking.com/white-chicken-chili/export/