Creamy Chipotle Chicken Chili
Savor the smoky goodness of Creamy Chipotle Chicken Chili. A comforting dish packed with flavor and perfect for dinner.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 336kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, peppers removed (use only the sauce)
- 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- ¼ cup (32 g) cornstarch
- ¼ cup water, cold
- 1 ½ cups (345 g) sour cream, room temperature
- ½ cup (56.5 g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, plus more for garnish
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, sliced for garnish
- lime wedges, for garnish
- fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
- Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the adobo sauce and stir to combine.
- Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the beans and shredded chicken. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to form a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the pot while stirring to thicken the chili. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili has thickened slightly.
- Reduce the heat to low or turn off completely. Stir in the sour cream and shredded Monterey Jack cheese and stir until melted and fully incorporated.
- Ladle into bowls and serve hot, garnished with more cheese, jalapeño, lime, and cilantro.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 336kcal