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White Chicken Chili Without Cream Cheese

This White Chicken Chili Without Cream Cheese recipe skips the cream cheese but delivers a rich, wholesome taste in every spoonful!
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: no cream cheese white chicken chili, white chicken chili without cream cheese, white chili chicken

Ingredients

  • Rotisserie or leftover chicken shredded
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp coriander ground
  • 1 can diced green chilies
  • 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Toppings: Shredded cheese green onions, cilantro, avocado (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large pot, sauté diced onions in olive oil until softened.
  • Add minced garlic to the onions and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in paprika, ground cumin, oregano, and ground coriander, and cook for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Puree 1 cup of beans in a blender until smooth, and add to the pot.
  • Add the remaining white beans, and corn into the mixture, stirring well to combine.
  • Pour in the chicken stock, bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Add the shredded chicken and cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Finish by squeezing fresh lime juice into the pot, giving it a final stir, and serve hot.
  • (Optional) Top with shredded cheese, green onions, cilantro, and avocado.