White Chicken Chili (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
03 - 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1½ teaspoons garlic powder)
04 - 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
05 - 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chilies

→ Seasonings

06 - 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
07 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
08 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
09 - ½ teaspoon paprika
10 - Juice from ½ small lime
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Main Components

12 - 2 (15 oz) cans great northern beans
13 - 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
14 - 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
15 - 2 heaping cups cooked chicken, shredded

→ Optional Toppings

16 - Fresh cilantro
17 - Shredded cheese
18 - Tortilla chips
19 - Green onions
20 - Avocado

# Instructions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large (5-6 quart) pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
02 - Add chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, cayenne, paprika, oregano, lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
03 - Drain and rinse beans. Puree one ladleful of beans with a splash of broth until smooth (optional step for creamier texture). Add pureed beans, whole beans and corn to the pot.
04 - Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 15 to 30 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat, stir in sour cream and cooked chicken. Serve garnished with desired toppings.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made in slow cooker or instant pot
02 - Keeps in refrigerator for 3-4 days
03 - Can be frozen for up to 3 months (without sour cream)
04 - Great for using leftover rotisserie chicken