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Learn how to make Creamy White Chicken Chili.

a bowl of creamy white chicken chili with jalapeno, tortilla chips, and cilantro - Southern Living

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Can I Freeze Creamy White Chicken Chili?

Yes, creamy white chicken chili is a great candidate for freezing and reheating later.

If tempered properly, the cream cheese should not separate from the chili.

ingredients for creamy white chicken chilli

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Add onion, poblano, and salt; saute until onion softens, about 3 minutes.

Add garlic and spices:

Add garlic to pan; saute 3 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes.

cooking onion and poblano pepper in a dutch oven

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Warm cream cheese:

Meanwhile, place cream cheese in a medium microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave on 50% power for 1 minute or until very soft.

Cook until thoroughly heated, about 2 minutes.

cooking onion and spices

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Ladle chili into bowls and top with preferred garnishes.

cooking white chicken chili

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soft cream cheese stirred

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stirring a small amount of chili into cream cheese

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cooking creamy white chicken chili

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