Creamy White Bean Chicken Chili

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 (4-ounce) cans green chiles, mild, hot or a combination

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional)

  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts

  • 2 (14-ounces) Great Northern Beans), drained

  • 1 cup creamy sweet corn

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed

  • 1/2 cup half & half

  • Juice of one lime

instructions: sautee onion & green chiles. add broth, chicken & spices. boil until chicken is cooked. remove chicken & shred using two forks. add chicken back to the broth. add remaining ingredients & cook until the cream cheese has melted.

Top with:

  • Diced avocados

  • Sliced jalapeños and/or sliced red onions

  • Sour Cream – because there’s no such thing as too much creaminess!

  • Shredded Cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese

  • Cilantro or green onions

  • Lime wedges

  • Tortilla strips