Ingredients
– 1 diced onion
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
– 2 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth
– 1 (7 oz) can diced green chilies, mild
– 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
– 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 (8 oz) package light cream cheese, cut into small cubes
– 1 1/4 cup frozen corn
– 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini or great northern beans
– 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
– 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
– 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
Instructions
1-First: gather and prep all ingredients including chopping onions, mincing garlic, and draining beans to streamline cooking.
2-In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat, then add the diced onion and sautรฉ for 4 minutes as per the directions.
3-Next, add the minced garlic and sautรฉ for 30 seconds longer to build that savory base.
4-Once that’s done, pour in the chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
5-Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 15 minutes to let the flavors blend.
6-For the next part, drain and rinse the beans, set the whole beans aside, and puree 1 cup of beans with 1/4 cup broth until nearly smooth to add creaminess.
7-After that, stir in the light cream cheese, corn, whole beans, and the pureed beans, mixing well, and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
8-Finally, add the shredded rotisserie chicken, fresh lime juice, and cilantro, then serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Last Step:
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๐ Using rotisserie chicken keeps the dish flavorful and prevents dryness compared to raw chicken breasts.
๐ฅ Pureeing a portion of the beans with broth adds creaminess without extra dairy or flour.
โฒ๏ธ For a crockpot variation, cook raw chicken with broth and spices first, then add cream cheese and pureed beans later for ease and convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Simmering Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-protein, Gluten-free option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 383
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 525mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 77mg
