Creamy White Chicken Chili

A perfect use for leftover shredded chicken on a cold, snowy day. We like the dark meat for soups, as breasts tend to fall apart more quickly. Dark meat also brings an extra layer of flavor and nutrition to cure any winter blues. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
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Total Time 4 hours
Course Chili, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine All
Servings 12 servings
Calories 1796 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Stockpot
  • Kitchen Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion* diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic* finely minced
  • 1 jalapeño* chopped (leave seeds in for added heat)
  • 1 ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano* dried
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • salt + pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 can diced green chilies
  • 6 cups chicken* stock or broth
  • 1 ½ cup sweet corn* fresh or frozen
  • 2 ½ cups chicken* cooked, thigh meat preferred, shredded
  • 2 cans great northern beans
  • 4 oz cream cheese cut into small cubes
  • 1 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • cilantro* fresh, chopped, plus more for serving

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a large stockpot and add the chopped onion. Sauté on medium low until translucent, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chopped jalapeno, garlic, and seasonings/spices. Stir and cook for additional 2 minutes.
  • Add in green chilis and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and then let simmer with a lid on for 1 - 4 hours.
  • Note: if you have uncooked chicken, you can toss it in at this point and let it cook right in the pot, just make sure to temp it. It should reach a point where it's easy to shred.
  • Thirty minutes or so before servings, add in the cooked chicken, sweet corn, beans, and cream cheese. Stir continually until cheese is fully incorporated and chicken is warm throughout.
  • Serve with fresh cilantro, sour cream, cheddar, fresh-squeezed lime, avocado, tortilla chips or whatever your heart desires!

Nutrition

Calories: 1796kcalCarbohydrates: 144gProtein: 83gFat: 104gSaturated Fat: 47gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 34gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 330mgSodium: 2778mgPotassium: 3615mgFiber: 14gSugar: 53gVitamin A: 3968IUVitamin C: 94mgCalcium: 439mgIron: 13mg
Keyword chicken