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Creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor—this easy white chicken chili is the cozy weeknight comfort food you didn’t know you needed. Tender shredded chicken, white beans, green chilies, and warming spices come together in a single pot for a bowl full of comfort.

🍴 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 (15 oz) cans great northern or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup half-and-half or whole milk
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, avocado, lime wedges

🔥 Instructions

Sauté the Aromatics:
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 4–5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

Add Chicken and Spices:
Add shredded chicken, green chilies, cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until the chicken is coated and fragrant.

Pour in the Beans and Broth:
Add beans and chicken broth. Bring everything to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Make It Creamy:
Reduce heat to low. Stir in the sour cream and half-and-half until smooth and creamy. Simmer another 5 minutes—don’t boil, or the dairy could curdle.

Serve and Top:
Ladle into bowls and garnish with shredded cheese, cilantro, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime, if desired.

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💡 Helpful Tip: For even more flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice right before serving. Want to spice it up? Toss in a chopped jalapeño or a dash of cayenne pepper to kick the heat up a notch.