Ingredients
– 1 medium yellow onion, diced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
– 2 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth
– 1 (7 oz) can diced green chilies (mild)
– 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
– 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– 1 (8 oz) package light cream cheese, cut into small cubes
– 1 1/4 cups frozen corn
– 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
– 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie or leftover chicken
– 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
– 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
– Optional toppings: shredded Monterey Jack cheese, avocado slices, tortilla chips or strips
Instructions
1-First, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 4 minutes until it softens, then toss in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. This step wakes up the flavors and sets the foundation for your chili.
2-Next, stir in the chicken broth, diced green chilies, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 15 minutes. While that’s happening, drain and rinse the beans set aside 1 cup of whole beans and purée the rest with 1/4 cup of the soup broth until smooth.
3-Now, add the light cream cheese, frozen corn, reserved whole beans, and the puréed beans to the pot. Stir everything together and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until it’s nice and creamy. Finally, mix in the shredded chicken, fresh lime juice, and cilantro, then serve it up hot with your favorite toppings.
Last Step:
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💡 For a creamier texture, purée part of the beans with broth before adding to the chili.
🍗 Using rotisserie or leftover shredded chicken enhances flavor and prevents dryness.
🍋 Fresh lime juice adds brightness; avoid bottled juice for best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free broth and chips)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 383 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 525mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 77mg