Description

The perfect creamy wonderful white chili with a nice little kick to make whenever you have leftover chicken or turkey on hand! This white “chicken” (or turkey!) chili uses white beans, lentils, cashews AND cream cheese to make it extra creamy along with sweet and spicy peppers, sweet corn, onions and garlic for an irresistible white chili you will absolutely love.

Ingredients

Scale

1 quart turkey or chicken broth
2 Tablespoons roasted salted cashews
1/2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion (or 1/2 of a large onion), peeled & chopped
2 – 4 cloves garlic, peeled & chopped
About 1/2 cup mixed green chile, jalapeno and sweet peppers, chopped
1 1/2 cups cannellini or Great White Northern beans (or 1 can, drained)
1/4 cup dry lentils
1 cup corn
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon white pepper (or cayenne)
5 oz. Greek cream cheese or Neufchatel
1 1/2 cups leftover turkey (or chicken), chopped
Salt & pepper and/or additional hot peppers, finely chopped, to taste

Instructions

Set the cashews in a small bowl and cover with some of the broth. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the oil, then the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the peppers and cook a little longer, until the peppers are tender.
Set aside 1/2 cup of the white beans, then add the rest of the beans to the pot along with the remaining broth, lentils, corn, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then let cook uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
Put the cashews w/broth, cream cheese and reserved beans in a small food processor or mini blender cup. Add some of the hot broth from the pot. Blend until smooth. Stir this mixture into the pot. Taste and add salt, pepper, or more hot peppers to the chili if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

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Keywords: Chicken, Turkey, Leftover, Chili, Beans, Lentils, Heart healthy, High protein, High fiber, Gluten free