White Bean Chili Recipe

Name: White Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. Great Northern beans (use dried, cooked or canned); 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken or turkey breasts; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 (4 oz.) mild chopped chiles; 4 cloves chopped garlic; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 6 c. chicken stock/can broth; 2 tsp. cumin; 1 1/2 tsp. oregano; 1/4 tsp. cayenne; 1/4 tsp. ground cloves; 3 c. shredded Monterey Jack; 1 c. sour cream (optional); 1 c. prepared salsa (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb. Great Northern beans (use dried, cooked or canned)
2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken or turkey breasts
2 medium onions, chopped
2 (4 oz.) mild chopped chiles
4 cloves chopped garlic
1 Tbsp. olive oil
6 c. chicken stock/can broth
2 tsp. cumin
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
3 c. shredded Monterey Jack
1 c. sour cream (optional)
1 c. prepared salsa (optional)

1
Cook beans as usual, if you want.
2
(I use the canned).
3
Bring water with some celery and onion to a simmer.
4
Poach the chicken or turkey 15 to 20 minutes.
5
Cool and dice.
6
(The celery and onion for this are not in main listed ingredients.)
7
Saute onion in olive oil until clear. Add garlic, chiles, herbs and spices. Saute 1 to 2 minutes. Add beans and stock, draining water if you cooked your own.
8
Simmer 30 minutes or so. Add meat and 1 cup cheese until cheese melts. Adjust seasonings.
9
Garnish with cheese, sour cream and salsa, if desired.

1296

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

195

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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. Great Northern beans (use dried, cooked or canned), 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken or turkey breasts, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 (4 oz.) mild chopped chiles, and more.

Yes, White Bean 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!

White Bean Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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