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. dried Great Northern white beans; 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 medium onion, diced; 12 oz. can chopped mild green chilies; 1/2 Tbsp. minced garlic; 1/8 c. vegetable oil; 1/2 gal. chicken stock; 3/8 Tbsp. ground cumin; 1/2 Tbsp. ground oregano; 1/2 Tbsp. onion salt; 3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 3/4 tsp. seasoned salt; 8 oz. beer

Servings: persons

1 lb. dried Great Northern white beans
2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 medium onion, diced
12 oz. can chopped mild green chilies
1/2 Tbsp. minced garlic
1/8 c. vegetable oil
1/2 gal. chicken stock
3/8 Tbsp. ground cumin
1/2 Tbsp. ground oregano
1/2 Tbsp. onion salt
3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
3/4 tsp. seasoned salt
8 oz. beer

1
Soak beans overnight in cold water.
2
Wash chicken and cover with 1/2 of spice mixture.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes.
4
Heat oil in skillet.
5
Saute onions, chilies and garlic for 1 minute.
6
Drain beans and add beans and stock to pot.
7
Add sauteed vegetables, spice mixture and beer.
8
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours or until beans are tender.
9
Dice chicken into quarter size pieces.
10
Add to stock and simmer a little longer.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dried Great Northern white beans, 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 medium onion, diced, 12 oz. can chopped mild green chilies, 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

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Variations & substitutions

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