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Quick White Chicken Chili with Green Enchilada Sauce

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A quick and creamy white chicken chili made with green enchilada sauce, rotisserie chicken, and white beans. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (19-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 1 (10-ounce) can green enchilada sauce
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 avocado, diced (for garnish)
  • Tortilla chips or strips (for garnish)
  • Shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly for 30-60 seconds to bloom the spices.
  3. Pour in green enchilada sauce and chicken broth. Add drained white beans and diced green chiles. Stir to combine.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in shredded chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Remove about 1 cup of chili (mostly beans and liquid) and blend until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender. Stir back into the pot. Add sour cream or Greek yogurt and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips, and cheese as desired.

Notes

The chili will thicken as it sits. If reheating, add a splash of broth or water to loosen it up. For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream instead of sour cream. For a thicker chili, mash some beans against the pot before adding sour cream.

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Keywords: white chicken chili, green enchilada sauce, quick chili, weeknight dinner, one-pot meal

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