Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breast, diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 can diced green chilies
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ((optional))
  • 2 (14-ounces) cans chicken broth
  • 2 (15-ounces) cans great Northern beans, drained
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh corn
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for serving)
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • avocado slices
  • Monterrey Jack cheese or Mexican blend cheese
  • Sliced Jalapenos
  • Sour cream
  • Tortilla chips

Instruction

  • Place the chicken in a medium bowl and season it with salt and pepper to taste and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Set aside.
  • OPTIONAL STEP FOR EXTRA CREAMINESS: Measure out 1/2 cup of beans and mash them with a fork or food masher. You can also place them in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of chicken broth (or water) and blend them with an immersion blender or food processor. This mixture makes the chili extra creamy.
  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes or until the onions begin to soften.
  • Add the chicken and cook, stirring frequently for about 3-4 minutes or until the chicken is lightly brown on the outside. (See Note 1). Stir in the garlic and cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant. Stir in the green chiles, cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano and cayenne, if using.
  • Stir in the chicken broth, the beans (whole and mashed - See Note 2) and the corn and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Whisk in the cream cheese until the cheese is incorporated. Stir in the half and half and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, cilantro and green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve topped with the toppings of your choice.