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Powder Day Creamy Chicken Chili

Servings 6 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 large yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 24 ounces chicken broth
  • 2 4 ounce cans diced green chilies
  • 2 15 ounce cans Canelli beans drained and rinsed, divided
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 5 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup frozen corn cooked
  • 6 ounces Neufchatel cheese
  • 1/4 cup half and half

Instructions

  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large stockpot. Add onions and garlic. Cook until fragrant and tender, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Pour in broth and add spices, chilis, and 1 can of beans to the pot. Bring to boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Mash the second can of beans in a separate bowl. Fold in mashed beans, chicken, and corn. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese and half and half. Simmer until cheese is thoroughly melted.

Notes

Chili will store in the refrigerator for 5 days. 
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Make Ahead, Soup