Simple, Hearty White Chili Recipe

Name: Simple, Hearty White Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Fryer Chicken, Cut Up (or 3 Cups Cooked Chicken); 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 whole Cans Green Chilies, Chopped; 1 pound Dried Great Northern Beans, Rinsed; 8 cups Chicken Broth; 1 whole Jalapeno, Sliced; 1-1/2 Tablespoon Ground Cumin; 1/2 teaspoon Paprika; 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; Salt To Taste; White Pepper, To Taste; 1 cup Whole Milk; 2 Tablespoons Masa (corn Flour) OR Cornmeal; Grated Monterey Jack, To Taste; Sour Cream For Garnish; Cilantro For Garnish; Guacamole (optional); Pico De Gallo (optional); Corn Tortillas (warmed)

Servings: persons

1 whole Fryer Chicken, Cut Up (or 3 Cups Cooked Chicken)
1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 whole Cans Green Chilies, Chopped
1 pound Dried Great Northern Beans, Rinsed
8 cups Chicken Broth
1 whole Jalapeno, Sliced
1-1/2 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Salt To Taste
White Pepper, To Taste
1 cup Whole Milk
2 Tablespoons Masa (corn Flour) OR Cornmeal
Grated Monterey Jack, To Taste
Sour Cream For Garnish
Cilantro For Garnish
Guacamole (optional)
Pico De Gallo (optional)
Corn Tortillas (warmed)

1
Cover chicken and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until done. Remove meat from bones. Set aside.
2
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.
3
Cook for 2 hours or until beans are done. Halfway through the cooking process, add 3 cups of cooked chicken.
4
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.
5
Add some Monterey Jack cheese to the pot and stir to melt.
6
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.

1131

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

174

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Fryer Chicken, Cut Up (or 3 Cups Cooked Chicken), 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced, 4 cloves Garlic, Minced, 2 whole Cans Green Chilies, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Simple, Hearty White 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.

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Simple, Hearty White Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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