Green Chile Creamy Chicken Chili

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Calories: ~430 per serving

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs chicken breast, cooked & shredded

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chiles

• 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained

• 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup sour cream

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp oregano

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

• Juice of 1 lime

• Cilantro or green onions for garnish

Instructions

1. Sauté aromatics:
   Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onions and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.

2. Build the chili base:
   Add green chiles, white beans, corn, chicken broth, and all seasonings. Stir well.

3. Add chicken:
   Mix in shredded chicken. Bring the chili to a simmer.

4. Cream it up:
   Stir in sour cream, heavy cream, and Monterey Jack cheese. Simmer 10 minutes until creamy and thickened.

5. Finish:
   Add lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.

6. Serve:
   Garnish with cilantro or green onions, extra cheese, or crushed tortilla chips.