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WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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This White Chicken Chili is hearty, warming, creamy and perfectly comforting. It's a great alternative to traditional beef chili and makes a simple, yet completely delicious dinner! Makes about 8 cups.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 small yellow onion (, diced)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic (, finely minced)
2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 (7 oz) can diced green chilies
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)
1 (8 oz) pkg Neufchatel cheese (aka light cream cheese), (cut into small cubes )
1 1/4 cup frozen or fresh corn
2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans
2 1/2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie or left-over chicken*
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, (plus more for serving)
Tortilla chips or strips, monterrey jack cheese, sliced avocado (for serving (optional))

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 4 minutes minutes. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
  • Add chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring mixture just to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse beans in a fine mesh strainer or colander then measure out 1 cup. Set whole beans aside, transfer 1 cup beans to a food processor along with 1/4 cup broth from soup, puree until nearly smooth**.
  • Add Neufchatel cheese to soup along with corn, whole beans and pureed beans and stir well. Simmer 5 - 10 minutes longer.
  • Stir in chicken, fresh lime juice and cilantro. Serve with Monterrey Jack cheese, more cilantro, avocado slices and tortilla chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 525 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK WHITE CHILI



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This recipe went from a gigantic mistake to a tasty triumph. I created it by accident-and it got rave reviews. Now I whip up this quick-as-lightning dish when I'm pinched for time. -Cynthia Lynn Bloemker, Effingham, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 jar (48 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (one 10 ounces, one 5 ounces) chunk white chicken, drained
1-1/4 cups whole milk
1 cup sour cream
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Optional: Additional sour cream and minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; remove from the heat. Add cheese and cilantro; stir until cheese is melted. If desired, serve with additional sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY WHITE CHILI



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A very tasty, somewhat spicy, variation of chili that uses chicken. I like to serve it with sweet corn bread.

Provided by Nancie Thompson

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     White Chili Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cooked, boneless chicken breast half, chopped
3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (4 ounce) cans canned green chile peppers, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
5 (14.5 ounce) cans great Northern beans, undrained
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 10 minutes, or until onions are tender. Add the chicken, chicken broth, green chile peppers, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and add the beans. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until heated thoroughly. Pour into individual bowls and top with the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.7 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 13.6 g, Protein 41.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 935 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

DELICIOUS WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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This white chili recipe was given to me by a neighbor and is the best one I have found. When making it, I use lowfat sour cream, lowfat or fat free half & half.

Provided by Cathieg

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (48 ounce) jar great northern beans
5 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies, chopped
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups fat-free half-and-half

Steps:

  • Cook onion in 2 Tbsp of the olive oil until soft and set aside.
  • In a dutch oven, add remaining olive oil on low and add flour, stirring continuously to make a roux.
  • Stir in onion, then gradually add broth, and half and half, whisking constantly.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then simmer.
  • Stir in tabasco, chili powder, cumin, salt, and white pepper, beans, chicken, and chilies, simmer for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add sour cream, and half and half and simmer for another 15 minutes.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, salsa, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and sour cream.

CREAMY WHITE CHILI



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I got the best white chili recipe from my sister-in-law, who made a big batch and served a crowd one night. It was a hit. It's easy and quick, which is helpful since I'm a college student. In all my years of 4-H cooking, I've never had another dish get so many compliments. -Laura Brewer, Lafayette, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Tortilla chips, optional
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Sliced seeded jalapeno pepper, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the chicken, onion and garlic powder in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the beans, broth, chiles and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and cream. If desired, top with tortilla chips, cheese and jalapenos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1045mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

BEST EVER WHITE CHILI



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I have searched all over for a GREAT white chili recipe, I finally found one. This is SUPER easy and pretty quick. As with all chili, increase or decrease the spices to suit you. I add extra cumin and cilantro because I love them both so much.

Provided by chelle keithley

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 -3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1 -4 dash cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 onion, chopped
4 minced garlic cloves
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup green chili
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, drained
2 cups jalapeno jack cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cube the chicken breast halves. Heat the olive oil and saute chicken until golden.
  • Add the onions and garlic, saute until tender.
  • Add the spices and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add beans, broth and chilies.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat and stir in cheese. Stir until melted and well blended.
  • Season to taste. Serve with sour cream, crackers and/or bread.

TIMOTHY'S WHITE CHILI



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This was originally printed in the Louisville Courier-Journal in 1989. I was introduced to it by a college roommate, and through a lot of internet searching, finally found the recipe. This recipe works very nicely in a crockpot.

Provided by Schwabina

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 4h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb large white beans (sorted, rinsed)
6 cups chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium onions, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
2 (4 ounce) cans mild green chilies, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups diced cooked chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Combine beans, broth, garlic, and half the onions in a large soup pot.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer until beans are soft (2 hours or more), adding more broth if necessary.
  • In a skillet, saute remaining onions in oil until tender. Add chiles and seasonings; mix thoroughly. Add to bean mixture. Add chicken and simmer 1 hour.
  • Serve topped with grated Monterey Jack cheese, salsa, and sour cream. I also like to serve tortilla chips on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.6, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 58.8, Sodium 950, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 29.4

FLAVORFUL WHITE CHILI



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For a tasty twist on conventional chili, try this low-fat version. It's packed with plenty of beans, tender grilled chicken and a zippy blend of spices. -Wilda Bensenhaver of Deland, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dried great northern beans
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups chopped onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, grilled and cubed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., Place beans in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the broth, onions, garlic and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until beans are almost tender. Add the chicken, chilies and salt; cover and cook for 1 hour or until the beans are tender. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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