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White Bean Chili Recipe

This White Bean Chili comes together in a Dutch oven or large pot, making it an easy weeknight dinner with serious nutrition. Creamy without any flour, loaded with tender chicken and white beans, and seasoned with Ranch for an extra punch of flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 380kcal
Author: Annie Holmes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1 1 ounce package ranch seasoning
  • 2 4 ounce cans green chiles
  • 2 15 ounce cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 32 ounces chicken stock
  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese room temperature

Instructions

  • Heat a large dutch oven to medium heat. Add the olive oil to the pot, along with the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Saute, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add the chicken, ranch seasoning, green chiles, ONE can of drained and rinsed beans and the stock to the pot. Cover and simmer 20 minutes over low heat.
  • Remove the lid from the pot and scoop out 1 cup of broth. Add to a blender or food processor along with the remaining can of beans and cream cheese.
  • Blend until completely smooth. Set aside.
  • Remove the chicken from the soup, shred and return to the pot. Stir the blended bean mixture into the soup and stir well. Then you're ready to serve!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 heaping cup | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 64mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g