Creamy Chicken Chili Recipe: My Family's Go

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 teaspoons)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (5 ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (2.5 ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat) (1.25 ml)
• 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded (approx. 2 lbs / 900g - rotisserie chicken works a treat!)
• 4 cups chicken broth (1 liter)
• 2 (15-ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained (approx. 850g total)
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained (113g)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (225g)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish (a small bunch)
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
• Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• Avocado, diced (optional)
• Tortilla chips (optional)