1-First Steps: Get Ready and Build the Base Start by gathering your ingredients to make things smooth. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sauté the diced onion for about 4 minutes until it softens. This step sets a strong base for your white chicken chili.

2-Next, add the minced garlic and cook for just 30 seconds to bring out its flavor. Stir in the chicken broth, diced green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper, then bring everything to a boil.

3-Simmer and Blend for Creaminess Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes so the flavors mix well. While that’s happening, drain and rinse the beans, then set aside 1 cup to puree with 1/4 cup of the soup broth until it’s nearly smooth.

4-Add the cream cheese cubes, corn, whole beans, and the pureed beans to the pot. Stir everything together and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes. This creates that creamy texture everyone loves in white chicken chili.

5-Finish and Serve Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro to finish the dish. Let it all come together for a hearty meal. Serve in bowls topped with sliced avocado, tortilla chips, extra cilantro, and cheese if you like.