Ingredients
– 1 medium diced onion
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 2 cloves minced garlic
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, mild
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
– 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– 4 ounces Neufchatel cheese, cut into small cubes
– 1 cup frozen corn
– 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
– 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (such as rotisserie or leftover chicken)
– Juice of 1 fresh lime
– 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1-Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 4 minutes until softened.
2-Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
3-Pour in 4 cups chicken broth. Stir in 1 can diced green chilies, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
4-Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
5-Drain and rinse the 2 cans of cannellini beans. Set aside whole beans, and puree 1 cup of beans with 1/4 cup broth until nearly smooth.
6-Add the 4 ounces Neufchatel cheese, 1 cup frozen corn, whole beans, and pureed beans to the pot. Stir well and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
7-Stir in the 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
8-Serve with optional toppings such as shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and tortilla chips.
Last Step:
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🍗 Use shredded rotisserie or leftover chicken for more flavor and moist texture.
🥄 Puree some beans with broth to create creaminess without extra dairy or flour.
🍋 Fresh lime juice brightens the dish better than bottled juice; avoid substitutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, simmering
- Cuisine: American Southwest
- Diet: Gluten-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 383
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 525mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 77mg