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Roasted Poblano White Chicken Chili

Name: Roasted Poblano White Chicken Chili
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 4–5 poblanos charred, steamed, peeled, chopped; 2 medium onions diced; 5 garlic cloves; 2 tsp coriander; 1 tsp cumin; ½–1 tsp chipotle powder; salt+pepper; 3–4 cups chicken broth; 3–4 cups chopped leftover roast chicken; 1 can Great Northern beans; 1 can cannellini; 1 can butter beans; 8 oz cream cheese; 16 oz sour cream

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Roasted Poblano White Chicken Chili

Recipe: Roasted Poblano White Chicken Chili

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Ingredients & Method

4–5 poblanos charred, steamed, peeled, chopped
2 medium onions diced
5 garlic cloves
2 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin
½–1 tsp chipotle powder
salt+pepper
3–4 cups chicken broth
3–4 cups chopped leftover roast chicken
1 can Great Northern beans
1 can cannellini
1 can butter beans
8 oz cream cheese
16 oz sour cream

Sauté onions, add garlic + spices.
Stir in poblanos, chicken, beans, broth; simmer 15–20 min.
Whisk softened cream cheese + sour cream with a couple ladles hot broth, stir back in; simmer gently, season.
Top with avocado, cilantro, spicy peppers, lime, tortilla chips.
No leftover chicken: brown ~2 lb boneless thighs first, chop, return to pot.

https://karajonescooks.com/recipes/roasted-poblano-white-chicken-chili/ · Recipe by Kara Jones Cooks

Good to know

This roasted poblano white chicken chili combines leftover roast chicken, white beans, and charred poblanos in a flavorful broth. Cream cheese and sour cream are whisked in at the end for a rich, gentle simmer.

Substitutions

Use 2 lb browned boneless chicken thighs if leftover roast chicken is unavailable.
Swap any of the canned white beans for additional Great Northern, cannellini, or butter beans.
Adjust chipotle powder between ½ and 1 tsp to customize the spice level.

Storage & reheating

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freeze for longer storage. Reheat thoroughly over gentle heat on the stove or in the microwave until hot throughout before serving.

Common questions

What can be used if there is no leftover roast chicken?

Brown about 2 pounds of boneless chicken thighs first, chop them, and return them to the pot.

How are the cream cheese and sour cream added to the chili?

Whisk softened cream cheese and sour cream with a couple ladles of hot broth first, then stir the mixture back into the pot and simmer gently.

What toppings are recommended for this dish?

Serve topped with avocado, cilantro, spicy peppers, fresh lime, and tortilla chips.

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