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Creamy White Chili

A comforting and creamy white chili made with rotisserie chicken, Great Northern beans, and a silky mix of sour cream and heavy cream, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound rotisserie chicken, shredded Feel free to use leftover cooked chicken.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder Or 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cans (15-ounce) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed Cannellini beans work too.
  • 14.5 ounces chicken broth Low-sodium recommended.
  • 2 cans (4-ounce) diced green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust if using salty broth.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper More or less to taste.
  • 1 cup sour cream Can substitute with plain Greek yogurt.
  • 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream Can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sprinkle in the garlic powder. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 4–6 minutes.
  3. Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken, drained Great Northern beans, chicken broth, and both cans of diced green chiles. Season with salt, dried oregano, ground cumin, black pepper, and cayenne.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the pot from heat. Stir in 1 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream until the soup is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired with shredded cheese, tortilla chips, green onions, lime wedges, or sliced jalapeños.

Notes

For a lighter finish, swap heavy cream for half-and-half and use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream. For vegetarian chili, omit chicken and double the beans or add cubed roasted sweet potatoes.