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White Chicken Chili Recipe: Turn 9 Ingredients into a Hearty Meal #dinner #recipe #chili #chickenrecipe

White Chicken Chili Recipe

Try out this simple White Chicken Chili Recipe to turn 9 ingredients into a hearty meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5-2 lbs Chicken chopped
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 4 oz jar of chopped Jalapenos (or 3 chopped fresh Jalapenos) 
  • 48 oz can of Great Northern Beans
  • 32 oz of Chicken Broth (4 Cups)
  • 2 tbsp of Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Cumin
  • 2 tbsp Oregano
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Onions and Garlic
    Heat a tsp of olive oil or butter on medium heat in your dutch oven or large pot.
    Add onion and saute for 4-6 minutes until they are cooked and translucent.
    Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  2. Step 2: Chicken
    Add chopped chicken and saute for 5-7 minutes. Stir to avoid sticking.
  3. Step 3: Add the Flavor
    Add Chicken Broth, Chopped Jalapenos, Cumin, and Oregano.
    *To make the recipe less spicey drain juice from the can of jalapenos and/or add fewer jalapenos.*
  4. Step 4: Add the Beans
    Add the beans and the liquid from the can, and mix well.
    Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  5. Step 5: Garnish and Serve
    Add 2 cups of shredded cheese, stir, add a garnish on top (parsley or cheese) serve.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you prefer your chili on the thicker side, try adding cornmeal, masa harina (aka corn masa flour), or polenta (aka Italian cornmeal) and letting it simmer for a few minutes until it thickens. You can also add heavy cream or cream cheese if you want it to have a creamier texture.