HEARTY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

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I developed this scrumptious chicken chili after tasting something similar at a restaurant. Now my family prefers mine. Crispy tortilla strips give each serving pizzazz. -Gail Haile, Scottsmoor, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h5m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 pounds), skin removed and cut up
2 celery ribs, cut into chunks
1 small onion, quartered
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups water
CHILI:
8 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) navy beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 780mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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