White Chicken Chili

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Sear two chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper in a pot.
  2. 2Cook the chicken for 3 minutes on each side.
  3. 3Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  4. 4Add one diced onion to the pot.
  5. 5Add one diced jalapeño to the pot.
  6. 6Add three minced garlic cloves to the pot.
  7. 7Add one can of diced green chiles to the pot.
  8. 8Add seasonings (salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano) to the pot.
  9. 9Let the mixture cook for 3-4 minutes.
  10. 10Add two cans of white beans to the pot.
  11. 11Add one can of corn to the pot.
  12. 12Pour three cups of chicken broth into the pot.
  13. 13Add the seared chicken breasts back into the pot.
  14. 14Cover the pot and simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
  15. 15Remove the chicken from the pot.
  16. 16Shred the chicken.
  17. 17Add the shredded chicken back into the pot.
  18. 18Add about 3 ounces of cream cheese to the pot.
  19. 19Stir until the cream cheese melts and combines with the chili.
  20. 20Add a splash of heavy cream to the chili.
  21. 21Serve the white chicken chili into a bowl.
  22. 22Top with pepper jack cheese.
  23. 23Add sriracha as a topping.
  24. 24Squeeze lime juice on top.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 can diced green chiles
  • 2 cans white beans
  • 1 can corn
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • pepper jack cheese
  • sriracha
  • lime juice

Equipment

pottongsplatemixerladlegrater

Tips

  • You can use a mixer to shred chicken for efficiency.