White Chicken Chili (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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3 tbsp butter.
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1 yellow onion, diced.
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1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced.
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4 cloves garlic, minced.
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3 tbsp flour.
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6 cups chicken broth.
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1/3 cup half & half (half milk, half cream).
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2 (15.5 oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained.
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1 tsp hot sauce.
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
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2 (4 oz.) cans mild green chilies, undrained.
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1 ½ lbs. bone-in skinless chicken breast.
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1 (15.25 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained.
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8 oz. cream cheese, softened.
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1 tsp chili powder.
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½ tsp ground cumin.
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½ tsp dried oregano.
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½ tsp salt.
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½ tsp mustard powder.
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¼ tsp black pepper.
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¼ tsp cayenne pepper.
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Pinch of red pepper flakes.
Instructions:
01 -
Dice the onions, jalapeno, and garlic.
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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.
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Add the flour to the pot, stirring and cooking for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in the chicken broth and half & half.
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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.
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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.
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Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
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Reduce the heat and stir in the softened cream cheese until melted.
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Serve the chili with cornbread, tortilla chips, or your preferred garnish.
Notes:
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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.