White Lightning Chili Recipe

Name: White Lightning Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (about 1 turn of the pan); 1/2 sweet onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced (through the garlic press or through your knife); 1 pinch kosher salt; fresh cracked pepper; 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 (16 ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon dried chipotle powder; 2 cups chicken, cooked and chopped; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chilies, undrained; monterey jack cheese, Sour Cream, Tortilla chips, and fresh Cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (about 1 turn of the pan)
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced (through the garlic press or through your knife)
1 pinch kosher salt
fresh cracked pepper
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 (16 ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
2 cups chicken, cooked and chopped
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chilies, undrained
monterey jack cheese, Sour Cream, Tortilla chips, and fresh Cilantro, for garnish

1
Heat the oil in the pan over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and saute 5-6 minutes.
3
While sauteeing, add a pinch of kosher salt and a little fresh cracked pepper (just to give the onions a little chance.).
4
Add the garlic and saute 1 minute.
5
Add chicken broth, the navy beans, the pepper, the oregano, the cumin, and the chipotle chili powder.
6
Mash the can of pinto beans with a potato masher.
7
Stir into the soup.
8
Stir in chicken and chilis.
9
Simmer 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
10
Garnish, and serve.

810

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

122

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (about 1 turn of the pan), 1/2 sweet onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced (through the garlic press or through your knife), 1 pinch kosher salt, and more.

Yes, White Lightning 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.

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White Lightning Chili

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