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Creamy White Bean Chicken Chili

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A quick and easy creamy white bean chicken chili with smoky chipotle flavor and tender chicken, perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans great northern beans or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (use low-sodium if preferred)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced (adjust to taste)
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half (use dairy-free milk if preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
  • Shredded cheese for topping (optional, cheddar or Monterey Jack)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and soft, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Stir in the ground cumin, oregano, minced chipotle peppers, and diced green chilies. Cook for about a minute to release their flavors.
  4. Add the shredded chicken and drained white beans to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  5. Using an immersion blender, puree about one-third of the chili right in the pot. Alternatively, transfer a portion to a regular blender, blend until smooth, then stir back into the pot.
  6. Stir in the softened cream cheese and milk (or half-and-half). Keep heat low to medium and stir until the cream cheese melts completely. Add more broth or milk if the chili is too thick.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Optionally, add a pinch of sugar to balance smoky heat. Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and shredded cheese if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Do not skip the blending step for creamy texture. Add cream cheese off the heat or at low temperature to avoid curdling. Adjust chipotle peppers to your heat tolerance. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and juiciness. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and milk with vegan alternatives.

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Keywords: white bean chicken chili, creamy chili, chipotle chili, easy chili recipe, weeknight dinner, comfort food

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