Texas White Lightning Chili Recipe

Name: Texas White Lightning Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound navy beans dried; 4 cans chicken broth ready to serve; 1 each onions large, chopped; 2 each garlic cloves chopped; 1 tablespoon white pepper; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cloves; 5 cups chicken chopped; 8 ounces green chili peppers chopped; 1 cup water; 1 each jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped; 8 each flour tortillas flour; 1 x monterey jack cheese shredded; 1 x salsa; 1 x sour cream

Servings: persons

1 pound navy beans dried
4 cans chicken broth ready to serve
1 each onions large, chopped
2 each garlic cloves chopped
1 tablespoon white pepper
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cloves
5 cups chicken chopped
8 ounces green chili peppers chopped
1 cup water
1 each jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
8 each flour tortillas flour
1 x monterey jack cheese shredded
1 x salsa
1 x sour cream

1
Sort and wash beans; place in large Dutch oven.
2
Cover with water 2 inches above beans.
3
Soak 8 hours; drain beans, and return to Dutch oven.
4
Discard liquid.
5
Add 3 cans of broth and next 7 ingredients; bring to boil.
6
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
7
Add remaining can of broth, chicken, and next 3 ingredients.
8
Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
9
With kitchen shears, make 4 cuts in each tortilla toward, but not through, the center.
10
Line serving bowls with tortillas, overlapping cut edges of tortillas.
11
Spoon in chili, and top with cheese, salsa, and sour cream.
12
Serve immediately.

2311

kcal

Calories

Fat

208

Carbs

259

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound navy beans dried, 4 cans chicken broth ready to serve, 1 each onions large, chopped, 2 each garlic cloves chopped, and more.

Yes, Texas White Lightning 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Texas White Lightning Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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