Description
Warm up your autumn evenings with this Creamy White Cheddar & Apple Chicken Chili. This delightful dish marries the sweetness of fresh apples with savory rotisserie chicken and a rich white cheddar base, creating a unique flavor profile that’s perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 apples (peeled and chopped)
- 1 white onion (diced)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup half & half
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans (drained)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add apples and onions; sauté for about 6–8 minutes until soft. Stir in chili powder and cumin.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, melt butter in the same pot, then whisk in flour for about a minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and half & half, simmering for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in chopped chicken, drained beans, and apple/onion mixture until well combined.
- Adjust thickness with additional broth if needed and mix in shredded cheese until melted.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg