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Creamy White Chili

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Creamy White Chili is a comforting, hearty dish made with tender chicken, creamy white beans, and a flavorful broth, all topped with sour cream and heavy cream. This rich and smooth chili offers a delicious twist on traditional chili, perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings.

Ingredients

For the Chili:

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½-inch cubes

1 medium onion, chopped

11/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon canola oil

2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth

2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon pepper

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup sour cream

½ cup heavy whipping cream

Optional Toppings:

Tortilla chips

Shredded cheddar cheese

Sliced seeded jalapeño pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the chicken: Heat canola oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add cubed chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink.

  • Add seasonings and beans: Stir in garlic powder, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add the beans, chicken broth, and green chiles, then mix well.

  • Simmer: Bring the chili to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Make it creamy: Stir in sour cream and heavy cream. Mix until smooth and creamy, then simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes to heat through.

  • Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced jalapeños, if desired.

Notes

Add more heat: Increase cayenne pepper or add chopped fresh jalapeños for extra spice.

Make it vegetarian: Omit chicken and add more beans and vegetables like corn or bell peppers for a vegetarian version.

Top with avocado: For extra creaminess, top with diced avocado.

Add cheese to the base: Stir shredded cheese into the chili for an even richer texture.