White Christmas Chili Recipe

Name: White Christmas Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinned and boned chicken breast halves; 5 cups water; 1 large onion, chopped and divided; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 2 celery ribs, chopped (about 1/3 cup); 3 (16-ounce) cans great Northern beans, rinsed, drained, and divided; 3 (4.5-ounce) cans chopped green chiles; 1 cup canned chicken broth; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; Toppings: tortilla chips, shredded Colby-Jack cheese, salsa, sour cream

Servings: persons

4 skinned and boned chicken breast halves
5 cups water
1 large onion, chopped and divided
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 celery ribs, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
3 (16-ounce) cans great Northern beans, rinsed, drained, and divided
3 (4.5-ounce) cans chopped green chiles
1 cup canned chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Toppings: tortilla chips, shredded Colby-Jack cheese, salsa, sour cream

1
Place chicken, 5 cups water, and half of onion in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and cook 15 to 18 minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken, reserving broth in Dutch oven. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; set aside.
2
Melt butter in a skillet; add celery and remaining onion, and saute until tender.
3
Stir chicken, celery mixture, 2 cans beans, and next 6 ingredients into broth in Dutch oven, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 1 hour, stirring frequently, until thickened.
4
Process remaining 1 can beans in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Stir bean puree into chili.
5
Remove and discard bay leaf; stir in cilantro just before serving with desired toppings.

433

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 4 skinned and boned chicken breast halves, 5 cups water, 1 large onion, chopped and divided, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, and more.

Yes, White Christmas 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.

White Christmas Chili

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