White Chicken Chili (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 medium onion, chopped small
02 - 3 minced garlic cloves
03 - 2 tablespoons of olive oil
04 - 1 jalapeño, finely diced and seeded (optional)

→ Spices

05 - A pinch of salt and black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon of chili powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
08 - A half-teaspoon of paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin

→ Main Ingredients

10 - A cup of frozen corn
11 - 2 drained and rinsed cans of white beans (15 oz each)
12 - 4 cups of broth made from chicken
13 - About 3 cups of chicken—cooked and shredded
14 - 1 small can of diced green chilies (4 oz)

→ Creamy Elements

15 - Juice from a single lime
16 - 1/2 cup each of heavy cream and softened cream cheese

→ Garnish

17 - Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, your choice
18 - Fresh cilantro, chopped up

# Instructions:

01 - Warm up the oil, toss in the onion and cook until soft. Add garlic next, followed by jalapeño, and stir until it smells amazing.
02 - Mix in the cumin, chili powder, oregano, and paprika, then heat the spices for a minute or two.
03 - Pour in the broth, mix in the beans, chicken, green chilies, and corn. Let it simmer for 20 minutes.
04 - Blend in the cream cheese until smooth, then stir in the heavy cream and lime juice. Adjust the seasoning to your liking.

# Notes:

01 - Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken if you're short on time.
02 - Pair with warm bread or cornbread on the side.

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