Dan Zehr'S White Chicken Chili Recipe

Name: Dan Zehr'S White Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Pkg (boneless) chicken breasts (or chicken thighs) 1 to 2 lbs; 48 oz jar great northern beans, drained; 8 to 16 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup white onion; 1/2 red bell pepper; 3 garlic cloves (+/-) depending on affinity or aversion to vampires; 1 cup heavy cream or half & half; 6 to 8 oz. salsa verde; 2 to 4 oz can chopped green chili peppers; 2 to 4 oz. can chopped jalapenos; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro; fresh ginger root; fresh crushed black peppercorn to taste; 1 tablespoon flour

Servings: persons

1 Pkg (boneless) chicken breasts (or chicken thighs) 1 to 2 lbs
48 oz jar great northern beans, drained
8 to 16 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup white onion
1/2 red bell pepper
3 garlic cloves (+/-) depending on affinity or aversion to vampires
1 cup heavy cream or half & half
6 to 8 oz. salsa verde
2 to 4 oz can chopped green chili peppers
2 to 4 oz. can chopped jalapenos
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
fresh ginger root
fresh crushed black peppercorn to taste
1 tablespoon flour

1
Add beans, cream, pepper jack cheese, salsa verde, chili peppers, jalapenos, and cumin to slow cooker, or crock pot, with initial temperature set to high.
2
Warm 10 inch skillet on medium heat and add olive oil. Cube white onion in small cubes, slice and dice red pepper and garlic, saute all three until tender and translucent. Transfer this combination to crock pot. Dice chicken breasts or thighs into 1/2 inch pieces, then saute chicken in skillet Add oregano. Add cooked sauteed chicken to crock pot. Peel and shred about 1.5 sq. inch of fresh ginger, add to crock pot. Finely chop cilantro and add to crock pot. Add salt, and pepper, to taste. Stir well and cook covered, from one to several hours, reducing temperature to low or medium, once the mixture is hot. If chili is thin, stir in flour to desired consistency. This is complimented nicely by a dollop of sour cream, and hearty Italian or French bread.

1774

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

121

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Pkg (boneless) chicken breasts (or chicken thighs) 1 to 2 lbs, 48 oz jar great northern beans, drained, 8 to 16 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Dan Zehr'S White Chicken Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dan Zehr'S White Chicken Chili

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