Dinner for 6
Creamy White Chicken Chili
Chicken, beans, corn, green chilies, and spices simmer in broth with softened neufchatel for a creamy chili.
$9.80for 4 servings
$2.45 per serving$9.80 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.03Typical price |
| Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical | 7 oz | $2.45Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Corn on the cob$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.47Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 30 oz | $2.70Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $2.73Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Tortilla chips$0.22/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.71 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (7 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 pkg neufchatel cheese
- 1 1/4 cup frozen or fresh corn
- 2 cans (15 oz) cannellini beans
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie or left-over chicken
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- tortilla chips or strips (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the corn, beans, and chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the neufchatel and cook for 5 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Stir in the lime juice and optional cilantro, then rest the chili for 5 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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