White Chili 3

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, comforting white bean and chicken chili with a kick of green chilies and cumin.
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This hearty White Chili is a comforting bowl of warmth, perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. The base is built from large white beans simmered slowly in savory chicken broth until tender and creamy. Aromatic spices like cumin, oregano, and a hint of cayenne pepper infuse the dish with deep, rustic flavor, while sautéed onions and green chilies add freshness and a gentle heat. Shredded cooked chicken breast blends seamlessly into the thick stew, making it protein-packed and satisfying. It’s a versatile recipe that balances earthy beans with bright, zesty toppings. Serve it family-style with warm cornbread and let everyone customize their bowl with sour cream, cheese, or fresh cilantro. It’s simple to make, requires minimal prep, and tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 147.6

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This hearty White Chili is a comforting bowl of warmth, perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. The base is built from large white beans simmered slowly in savory chicken broth until tender and creamy. Aromatic spices like cumin, oregano, and a hint of cayenne pepper infuse the dish with deep, rustic flavor, while saut&# 195;©ed onions and green chilies add freshness and a gentle heat. Shredded cooked chicken breast blends seamlessly into the thick stew, making it protein-packed and satisfying. It’s a versatile recipe that balances earthy beans with bright, zesty toppings. Serve it family-style with warm cornbread and let everyone customize their bowl with sour cream, cheese, or fresh cilantro. It’s simple to make, requires minimal prep, and tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Soak dried large white beans overnight in plenty of water, then drain.
  2. Combine soaked beans, chicken broth, minced garlic, and half of the chopped onions in a large soup pot.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans are very soft, approximately 3 hours or more.
  5. Add more chicken broth if the mixture becomes too thick during simmering.
  6. While beans cook, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  7. Sauté the remaining chopped onions until tender.
  8. Add chopped green chilies, ground cumin, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper to the skillet; mix thoroughly.
  9. Add the cooked beans to the skillet mixture.
  10. Stir in the diced cooked chicken breast and continue simmering for 1 hour to blend flavors.
  11. Ladle chili into bowls and serve topped with grated Monterrey Jack cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 147.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 31.8g11%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 3.1g7%

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

Note

For a buffet-style serving, offer condiments on the side such as chopped tomatoes, chopped parsley, chopped ripe olives, guacamole, chopped scallions, sour cream, crumbled tortilla chips, or salsa.

This dish pairs well with warm cornbread.

Keywords: white chili, chicken chili, white beans, green chilies, cumin, oregano, comfort food, hearty stew, american cuisine, family dinner, bean soup, spicy chicken, slow simmer, winter meal, montery jack cheese
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