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White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili

This White Chicken Chili is a comforting fall/winter dish featuring tender chicken, white beans, and green chiles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Le Creuset Dutch Oven
  • Silicone Spoon
  • Mini Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed and finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 ounces green chiles
  • 4 cups shredded chicken see tips above
  • 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn frozen or fresh
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • avocado for garnishing
  • jalapeno for garnishing
  • cilantro for garnishing
  • cheese for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Blend one cup of the white beans with one cup of the chicken broth in a food processor. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender or even mash the beans with a fork, and then stir them with the broth. Set this aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper to the pot. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the garlic and spices and stir for another minute, toasting the spices.
  • Add the chicken broth and pureed bean mixture and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the green chiles, chicken, corn, white beans, and chopped cilantro. Simmer for a couple of minutes, until it's warmed through. Then add the lime juice and give it another stir.
  • Garnish with your favorite toppings such as avocado, jalapeno, cilantro, and cheese before serving.

Notes

The pureed bean mixture helps to thicken the chili without any additional dairy needed. It creates a wonderful soupy texture. If you'd like it ultra-creamy, you can always add 4oz of cream cheese, sour cream, or even coconut cream to the chili. This chili is flavorful, but not overly spicy. If you'd like a little bit more heat, feel free to add ¼ - ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Use your preferred white beans, they all work great. Cannellini Beans, Great Northern Beans, and Navy Beans are all suitable alternatives. You can swap out the beans with chickpeas instead for a similar texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 36gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 915mgPotassium: 1171mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 795IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 147mgIron: 7mg
Keyword Chicken Chili, White Bean Chicken Chili, White Chicken Chili
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