Ingredients
1 rotisserie chicken, shredded or 1 lb (about 450 g) cooked chicken breasts diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 cans (14.5 oz / 411 g each) chicken broth
1 can (7 oz / 198 g) diced mild green chilies
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
1 package (8 oz / 227 g) light cream cheese, cut into small cubes
1 1/4 cups (about 190 g) frozen or canned corn
2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
Instructions
1-First, prepare all ingredients by shredding the cooked chicken, draining and rinsing the white beans, and chopping the onion and garlic to ensure an efficient workflow.
2-In a large pot over medium heat, sautรฉ the onion and garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes, to build the flavor base.
3-Add the chicken broth, diced green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
4-Next, drain and rinse the beans, puree 1 cup of them with 1/4 cup of broth until nearly smooth, and set the rest aside.
5-Add the cream cheese cubes, corn, whole beans, and pureed beans to the pot, stirring well, and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
6-Finally, stir in the shredded chicken, fresh lime juice, and cilantro, then serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Last Step:
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๐ Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep and extra flavor.
๐ฅ Puree some beans to thicken the chili without added cream.
๐ถ Adjust cayenne pepper to control the spice level to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
