Best Hearty White Chili Recipes

HEARTY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Place the first six ingredients in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1 hour or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Strain broth, discarding vegetables and peppercorns; skim fat from broth. Set broth aside., Preheat oven to 400°. Remove meat from bones; cut into bite-size pieces and set aside. Discard bones., In a bowl, toss tortilla strips with 1 teaspoon oil. Arrange strips on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake 8-12 minutes or until crisp, stirring once., In a large saucepan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add celery, onions and garlic; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended. Gradually add 4 cups chicken broth (save remaining broth for another use)., Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in beans, tomatoes and chicken. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes longer. Top servings with baked tortilla strips, sour cream, green onions and cheese.

HEARTY WHITE CHICKEN AND CORN CHILI

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat soup, chicken, chiles, beans, chili powder and cumin to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
• Top each serving with cheese, tomatoes, avocado and cilantro.

HEARTY WHITE CHICKEN AND CORN CHILI

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat soup, chicken, chiles, beans, chili powder and cumin to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
• Top each serving with cheese, tomatoes, avocado and cilantro.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat soup, chicken, chiles, beans, chili powder and cumin to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
• Top each serving with cheese, tomatoes, avocado and cilantro.

HEARTY WHITE CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Stir in the beans, soup, milk, chilies, garlic and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Stir in chicken; heat through. Garnish with cheese and jalapenos if desired.

SIMPLE, HEARTY WHITE CHILI

Steps:

• Cover chicken and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until done. Remove meat from bones. Set aside. In a dutch oven over medium-high heat, saute onions and garlic for 2 minutes. Add chopped green chilies, then rinsed beans. Pour chicken broth into the pan. Add sliced jalapenos. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin. Place lid on pot and reduce heat to low. Cook for 2 hours or until beans are done. Halfway through the cooking process, add 3 cups of cooked chicken. When beans are tender, mix milk with masa (or cornmeal) and pour into the chili. Cook for an additional ten minutes to thicken. Check seasoning and adjust, adding cayenne pepper and paprika if desired. Add some Monterey Jack cheese to the pot and stir to melt. Serve chili in a bowl. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, extra cheese---even pico de gallo and guacamole, if you have some on hand. Roll up warm corn tortillas and serve on the side of the bowl.