White Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 2 cans / (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can / (4 oz) diced green chiles
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 1/2 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
• to taste Black pepper to taste
• to taste Juice of 1 lime
• to taste Cilantro, tortilla chips, and shredded cheese for serving

Method

1. Sauté onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft, 5–6 minutes.
2. Add garlic and spices; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add beans, green chiles, broth, and chicken; simmer 15 minutes.
4. Stir in cream cheese until melted and creamy.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
6. Serve with cilantro, cheese, and chips.

Notes

For a thicker chili, mash 1/2 cup of beans before adding them to the pot.