Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (7 oz) can diced green chilies
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (8 oz) package Neufchatel cheese (light cream cheese), cut into small cubes
- 1 ¼ cups frozen or fresh corn
- 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 ½ cups shredded cooked rotisserie or leftover chicken
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion in olive oil until softened; add minced garlic.
- Stir in chicken broth, green chilies, and spices; bring to a boil then simmer.
- Puree part of the cannellini beans for creaminess (optional).
- Incorporate Neufchatel cheese, corn, whole beans, and pureed beans; simmer until cheese melts.
- Add shredded chicken and lime juice; adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg