Creamy White Chicken Chili

 

First, a HUGE thanks to Mary at Barefeet in the Kitchen for the use of this photo.  I am the worse soup picture taker in the blogging world and Mary just happens to catch some pretty incredible looking photos.  So, big thanks to you, Mary, on allowing me to use your photo!

Now, about the chili:  The weather is getting quite chilly here in our part of the world.  Ok, so it's not snowing and it's not below zero, BUT, it reached a low of 30 degrees and that my friends, is COLD here in the desert.  So, it's soup and chili time!!  YAY!!!  And OMG this chili was so incredibly good!  I mean so good that Chris told me... and I quote... "This is the best chicken soup (chili) I have ever had!!"  I would have to agree.  This truly was one of the best chicken soup/chili I have in a very long time.  For me to say this is huge, by the way.  I am a red chili girl.  I usually stick my nose up to white chili.  In my defense it is because I have never had a white chili that has compared to the red ones I do so love.  Well, I may be a convert now.  Or at least with THIS particular white chili.  This will definitely become a regular in our house!

Creamy White Chicken Chili
Slightly adapted from Mary, Barefeet in the Kitchen
Printable Recipe 
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups chicken broth
1 (7oz) can chopped green chili
1 can great northern beans
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions:
In a large saucepan, over medium heat, heat the oil.  Add the onion and garlic and saute until they just become tender, about 2-3 minutes.  Add the chicken to the pan.  Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-8 minutes.  Add the broth, beans, chilis and spices.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and allow soup to simmer for 30 minutes; stirring occasionally.

Add the sour cream and heavy cream to the pan and remove from heat.  Stir until everything is combined.  Serve immediately and enjoy!

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