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Creamy One-Pot White Chicken Chili with Lime

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A creamy and zesty white chicken chili made in one pot, featuring tender shredded chicken, white beans, cream cheese, and a bright lime finish. Perfect for cozy dinners with easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Drain and rinse the white beans. Zest and juice the lime, keeping both handy.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Add cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds to toast the spices, then stir in the diced green chilies.
  5. Pour in the rinsed beans and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes to meld flavors and slightly reduce the liquid.
  6. Add shredded chicken and cubed softened cream cheese. Stir gently until the cream cheese fully melts into the chili, creating a creamy texture. Add a splash more broth or water if the chili is too thick.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and zest. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving. Optional toppings include sliced avocado or shredded cheese.

Notes

Keep the heat moderate during simmering to avoid breaking the cream cheese into lumps. If clumps form, whisk off heat to smooth. Stir gently after adding chicken to keep shredded pieces intact. Rinse beans to reduce saltiness and prevent heaviness. Add lime juice off heat to preserve brightness.

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