One Pot White Chicken Chili Mac and Cheese (Creamy Dinner)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 poblano peppers, seeded and diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 4 cups (950 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) salsa verde
• 1 can (4 oz or 113 g) diced green chiles
• 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 12 oz (340 g) elbow macaroni or small shells
• 1 cup (240 ml) water, plus more as needed
• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened and cubed
• 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup (115 g) shredded white cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Crushed tortilla chips, for serving optional