White Chili Recipe

Name: White Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts, roasted and shredded (see instructions); 1 large onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, large minced; 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers with seeds, minced (depending on how much spice you like); 2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed; 1.5 Tbs cumin; 2 Tbs chili powder; 1.5 cups chicken broth; salt & pepper; Juice of 2 limes

Servings: persons

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For chicken:
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1. Preheat oven to 350. Coat chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt & pepper.
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2. Heat in oven for 35-40 minutes until cooked through.
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3. Shred using two forks.
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4. If keeping overnight, coat with a bit of chicken broth and lime juice to keep moist in a container in the fridge.
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For Chili:
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1. Heat 2 tbs olive oil in large pot over medium heat and saute onions for 5-10 minutes until soft and translucent.
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2. Add garlic and jalapenos and saute for about 1 minute.
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3. Add cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper and stir to incorporate. Saute for about 1 minute.
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4. Add lime juice and chicken broth, stir and simmer until liquid is reduced by one half.
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5. Add beans and chicken and stir.
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6. Heat over medium-low heat for at least 30 minutes.
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7. Serve with traditional chili or taco toppings such as shredded cheese, salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, avocado, sour cream,cilantro, scallions, tortilla chips, etc.

689

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* 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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 chicken breasts, roasted and shredded (see instructions), 1 large onion, diced, 4 cloves garlic, large minced, 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers with seeds, minced (depending on how much spice you like), and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

White Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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