White Chicken Chili (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 3 tbsp butter.
02 - 1 yellow onion, diced.
03 - 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced.
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced.
05 - 3 tbsp flour.
06 - 6 cups chicken broth.
07 - 1/3 cup half & half (half milk, half cream).
08 - 2 (15.5 oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained.
09 - 1 tsp hot sauce.
10 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
11 - 2 (4 oz.) cans mild green chilies, undrained.
12 - 1 ½ lbs. bone-in skinless chicken breast.
13 - 1 (15.25 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained.
14 - 8 oz. cream cheese, softened.
15 - 1 tsp chili powder.
16 - ½ tsp ground cumin.
17 - ½ tsp dried oregano.
18 - ½ tsp salt.
19 - ½ tsp mustard powder.
20 - ¼ tsp black pepper.
21 - ¼ tsp cayenne pepper.
22 - Pinch of red pepper flakes.

Instructions:

01 - Dice the onions, jalapeno, and garlic.
02 - Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and jalapeno and cook for 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
03 - Add the flour to the pot, stirring and cooking for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in the chicken broth and half & half.
04 - Optionally puree 1 cup of the beans with ½ cup of chicken broth and add to the pot, along with the remaining beans, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and green chilies.
05 - Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and corn to the pot. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
06 - Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
07 - Reduce the heat and stir in the softened cream cheese until melted.
08 - Serve the chili with cornbread, tortilla chips, or your preferred garnish.

Notes:

01 - This creamy and flavorful White Chicken Chili is packed with tender shredded chicken, green chilies, corn, and warm spices. It's perfect for chilly days or when you crave a hearty, comforting meal.