Chili Blanco Especial

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, aromatic white chili featuring tender northern beans and tender chicken, slow-simmered with warm spices and green chilies.
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Chili Blanco Especial

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 216

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This Chili Blanco Especial is a comforting twist on traditional red chili, swapping tomatoes for a rich, creamy base of white northern beans and chicken broth. The dish is infused with warm aromatics like cumin, oregano, cloves, and white pepper, creating a deeply savory and aromatic profile. Tender diced chicken breast adds protein, while green chilies provide a gentle, fresh heat. It’s perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or gathering with friends, offering a hearty yet lighter alternative to beef chili. Serve it warm with flour tortillas and an array of toppings like sour cream, avocado, and cheese for a customizable, satisfying meal that feels homemade and special.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse the dry white northern beans thoroughly and soak them in enough water to cover by 2 inches for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. Drain the soaked beans and add them to a slow cooker or a large heavy-bottomed pot.
  3. Add 5 1/4 cups of chicken broth, minced garlic, chopped onion, ground white pepper, salt, oregano, cumin, and ground cloves to the pot.
  4. Stir well to combine all ingredients, then cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or until the beans are tender and creamy.
  5. Stir in the diced green chilies, diced cooked chicken breast, and the remaining 1 3/4 cups of chicken broth.
  6. If you prefer a spicier chili, add the diced jalapeno pepper at this stage.
  7. Cover and continue to cook for an additional 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to heat through.
  8. To serve, line each bowl with a warm flour tortilla.
  9. Ladle the hot chili into the bowls and top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, sliced black olives, and chunky salsa as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 216kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.9g13%
Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
Cholesterol 79mg27%
Sodium 682mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 6.2g3%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 26.6g54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chili, white chili, beans, northern beans, chicken, mexican, slow cooker, crockpot, green chilies, cumin, oregano, comfort food, dinner, hearty, spicy, vegetarian option, protein, warm, aromatic, homemade
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