Description
This Creamy Chipotle Chicken Chili is a cozy blend of flavors, featuring smoky chipotle peppers and creamy sour cream, perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
- 2 lime wedges
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic, then stir in spices and cook for another minute.
- Mix in chipotle peppers and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Incorporate beans and shredded chicken, simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Thicken with cornstarch mixed with water while stirring continuously.
- Stir in sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese until melted.
- Garnish with cheese, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
Adjust spice levels by modifying the chipotle peppers used.
Let chili cool before storing for best texture.
For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with additional beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg