Who's got a good recipe for white chili? (AKA chicken chili)

[DemBones DemBones]

I've had it made with white beans and it was delicious, just spicy enough, not so hot as to melt your fillings.

I looked at recipes online and most had like thirty ingredients, which is a bit much for a simple dish, so I thought I'd ask here. :7

[DemExpat]

1. I made this one and it was delicious.

From Allrecipes.com

White Chili II

"A very tasty, somewhat spicy, variation of chili that uses chicken. I like to serve it with sweet corn bread." Original recipe yield: 8 servings.

INGREDIENTS:
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 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
5 (14.5 ounce) cans great northern beans, undrained
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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DIRECTIONS:
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.
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I always read the ratings and reviews and use some of the ideas incoroporated into my recipe.

like this one:
This a great recipe. I boiled a chicken instead of canned broth and boneless breast meat. I also added a can of diced tomatoes and served with toppings of crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese and chives. My guests loved it and I would definitely make this recipe again.



I need to make this again SOON!

DemEx

[Lisa0825]

2. That sounds very yummy!!!!

and quite healthy as well!!!

:loveya:

[DemExpat]

3. Rectify - i made THIS recipe, also from Allrecipes.com:

(with the fresh cilantro, lime juice, other fixings served on top.....Mmmmmmmm)
My guests were in heaven with the colors and flavors of this delicious white chile!

DemEx


White Bean Chicken Chili
This recipe was passed down from a friend, and now it is
one of our favorites! It's great to make whenever there
is left over chicken or turkey around! We pray for
colder weather in California just so we can make this soup!
You can substitute additional diced tomatoes for the
tomatillos. If you would like the soup to be spicier, you can add
some red chili flakes or salsa. Serve with these toppings
for people to choose from: limes, cilantro, cheese,
avocado, sour cream, and tortilla chips. Prep Time: approx. 10
Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 25 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 35
Minutes. Makes 8 - 10 servings.
Printed from Allrecipes, Submitted by Thea
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound diced, cooked chicken meat
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (18.75 ounce) can
tomatillos, drained and chopped
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can white beans
2 ears fresh corn
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 lime, sliced


Directions
1 Heat oil, and cook onion and garlic until soft.
2 Stir in broth, tomatillos, tomatoes, chilies, and
spices. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
3 Add corn, chicken, and beans; simmer 5 minutes. Season
with salt and pepper to taste.
4 Serve with these toppings for people to choose from:
limes, cilantro, cheese, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

[DemBones DemBones]

5. Thanks, DemExpat So you're saying you made THIS one, not the other one,

right? This recipe reminds me of a good recipe I use all the time for tortellini soup. I see that I could just tweak that recipe a bit. . . I'll probably try both, see if I can end up with two new and tasty dishes.

[DemExpat]

7. Yes, this is the one I made for a chili fest with my usual red chile

that my friends and family all love (I use Wick Fowler's 2 alarm mix as a base that people bring from the states with them when they visit :-)) and the white was definitely the rave that evening.

I always seem to tweak recipes to suit what my imagination tells me would be good...:D

:hi:

DemEx

[DemBones DemBones]

9. I'm thinking garbanzo beans might be good in this.

And I know my husband will suggest them! He never ate them before we married and now he loves them. Unfortunately, he does not like any white beans, or so he thinks. I'm sure it goes back to lunchroom horrors of the Fifties. ;-)

Tweaking is important, for sure. Thanks for your help! :loveya:

[BikeWriter]

11. I see this one did have tomatillos and coriander. I love those in...

...Chili Verde! :)

[Lisa0825]

14. I made it this weekend! Very good!:-)

Except I didn't have any coriander. I don't know how much difference that would make, because I have never used coriander, unless it is in a spice mixture already. It was very good, and I brought it for lunch today at work too!:-)

[BikeWriter]

10. That sounds delicious! I'd be tempted to add a dozen or so tomatillos.

:)

[supernova]

4. I've also made it with black-eyed peas and ground turkey

:D Through in some onions and a little liquid smoke. Serve over rice. :9

[Phentex]

6. A very simple but good one.....

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 can (4-ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cans (16 ounces) Great Northern or Navy Beans
1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth
1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken breast

In large skillet, cook onion in oil for 4 minutes or until transparent. Add chilies, flour and cumin; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add beans and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; cook until hot. Garnish with cheese, sour cream and salsa, if desired.

About 6 servings or enough for four really hungry people.

[DemBones DemBones]

8. Thanks, Phentex! I appreciate all the DU cooks

sharing their recipes. :loveya:

[fortyfeetunder]

12. Has anyone ever used canned chicken for chili?

I have a supply of the Costco canned chicken...and I make chicken salad all the time. I want to try it in chili. Will the canned stuff make a difference?

[Mandate My Ass]

13. I haven't, but I think it would work fine

Chili is a sum of its parts. If the canned chicken makes good chicken salad then it would make fine chili I'd be willing to bet. And you get to save a step.