White Chili With Chicken Recipe

Name: White Chili With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried small white (Navy) beans, Great Northern beans, or cannellini beans (see note above); Kosher salt; 2 fresh poblano chilies; 4 fresh Anaheim or Hatch chilies; 2 jalapeno chilies; 1 medium onion, peeled, trimmed, and split in halt from top to bottom; 8 medium cloves garlic; 1 whole pickled jalapeno pepper, plus 2 tablespoons pickling liquid from the can; 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil; 1 quart homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds); 1 pound shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons fresh juice from 2 limes, plus 1 lime cut into wedges for serving; 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves, divided; 4 to 6 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 pound dried small white (Navy) beans, Great Northern beans, or cannellini beans (see note above)
Kosher salt
2 fresh poblano chilies
4 fresh Anaheim or Hatch chilies
2 jalapeno chilies
1 medium onion, peeled, trimmed, and split in halt from top to bottom
8 medium cloves garlic
1 whole pickled jalapeno pepper, plus 2 tablespoons pickling liquid from the can
3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1 quart homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)
1 pound shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
2 tablespoons fresh juice from 2 limes, plus 1 lime cut into wedges for serving
1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves, divided
4 to 6 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced

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1. Cover beans with 1 gallon (4 quarts) water. Add 1/4 cup salt and stir until dissolved. Cover and let rest at room temperature at least 8 hours and up to 24. Drain and rinse beans.
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2. Adjust broiler rack to 8 inches below broiler element and preheat broiler to high. Place poblanos, Anaheims, jalapenos, onion, and garlic on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Toss with one tablespoon oil using your hands to coat. Season with salt. Place under broiler and broil, turning peppers and rearranging vegetables occasionally, until peppers are blackened on all sides and skins are wrinkled all over, 15 to 20 minutes total. Gather up foil and form a sealed pouch. Let chilies rest for 5 minutes.
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3. Place chilies and chicken stock in a large bowl. Peel chilies under the chicken stock, leaving skins and seeds behind. Transfer chili flesh to the cup of a hand blender or a standing blender. Add broiled onion, broiled garlic, and the canned jalapeno (do not add jalapeno pickling liquid). Blend until a smooth puree is formed. Set aside.
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4. Heat remaining oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add cumin and coriander stirring, until fragrant, about 30 sec.. Add chili puree and cook, stirring, until incorporated. Strain chicken stock into pot, pressing on skins and seeds to extract liquid. Discard skins and seeds.
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5. Add soaked beans and chicken breasts to pot, adding water until beans and chicken are fully submerged. Bring to a boil, reduce to a bare simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken breasts register 150u00b0F on thermometer, about 15 min.
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6. Transfer chicken breasts to a bowl and let rest. Continue simmering broth and beans until fully tender, about 1 hr. Remove 1 1/2 cups of beans and liquid and transfer to a standing blender. Blend until smooth. Stir back into pot.
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7. Shred chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir into stew. Stir in half of cheese until melted. Stir in lime juice and 1/2 cilantro.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried small white (Navy) beans, Great Northern beans, or cannellini beans (see note above), Kosher salt, 2 fresh poblano chilies, 4 fresh Anaheim or Hatch chilies, and more.

Yes, White Chili With Chicken 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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White Chili With Chicken

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