White Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion , diced
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 ounce can of diced green chiles
• 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked rotisserie chicken
• 15 ounces cannellini beans , rinsed and drained
• 2 ounces light cream cheese , cut into small cubes
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1/2 cup freshly shredded Monterrey Jack cheese , for serving
• 1 diced scallion , for serving
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro , for serving
• 1/2 ripe avocado , sliced, for serving
• crushed tortilla chips , for serving, optional

Instructions

In a medium heavy bottomed pot, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until it softens, about 3 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add in all the seasonings and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Pour in the broth and chiles. Bring to a gentle bubble and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Stir in the chopped chicken, beans, cream cheese, and lime juice; simmer for a few more minutes to warm through and allow the cream cheese to melt.

Ladle into bowls and top each serving with a little Monterey Jack cheese, scallions, chopped cilantro, avocado, and crushed tortilla chips. Enjoy!