Oven-roasting fresh chile peppers builds complexity in this white bean chili.

Arrange serrano chile, jalapeno and onion on a foil-lined baking sheet.

Coat with cooking spray.

White Chicken Chili With Avocado Cream recipe in a bowl

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Place pan on middle oven rack; broil 15 minutes or until charred on all sides, turning occasionally.

Wrap peppers in foil; let stand 5 minutes.

Peel peppers; discard peels, stems and seeds.

Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high.

Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.

Add garlic to pan; saute 30 seconds.

Add cumin, oregano and coriander to pan; saute 30 seconds.

Add pork; cook 4 minutes, stirring to crumble.

Stir in onion mixture and 3 1/2 cups chicken stock.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes.

Stir in remaining can of cannellini beans, corn and chickpeas; cook 7 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium-low.

Stir in half-and-half, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro and 1/3 cup juice; cook 3 minutes.

Stir in 2 1/4 teaspoons salt.

Place avocado in a small bowl; mash with the back of a fork.

Stir in sour cream, 1 1/2 teaspoons juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt.

Ladle chili into bowls and top with remaining cilantro, avocado cream and tomatillo.

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