creamy white bean chicken chili

Ingredients

• 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

• 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

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