WHITE BEAN CHICKEN BREAST CHILI

White Bean Chicken Breast Chili image

I love a hearty beef chili as much as the next guy, but once in a while there's nothing wrong with going over to the light side and enjoying an equally comforting bowl of white bean and chicken chili.

Provided by Chef John

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

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon chipotle pepper powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fine cornmeal
2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained
1 cup chicken broth
¼ teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
⅓ cup chopped green onions
⅓ cup sour cream
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, flip breasts, cover the pan, and cook until browned on the other side, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and allow to cool before chopping into cubes.
Return skillet to medium heat, add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, onion, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until onion turns translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir ancho chili powder, cumin, flour, chipotle pepper powder, and oregano into the onion mixture; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup of the chicken broth and stir, scraping up any brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Stir in cornmeal and bring to a simmer.
Stir in beans and 1 more cup chicken broth. Cut cooled chicken breasts into cubes, add to the chili and bring to a simmer. Add remaining cup of chicken broth, season with salt, black pepper, sugar, and cayenne pepper to taste; cook until heated through. Serve garnished with green onions, sour cream, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 771.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g