Chili Blanco By Idahoan Food

CHILI BLANCO

Steps:

• In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions and garlic in oil 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are softened.
• Stir in cumin, salt, red pepper and chicken. Cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is lightly browned.
• Stir in beans, chiles and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir in cilantro.

THE BEST CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add the jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the cooked ground beef and any accumulated liquid, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the chili, partially covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in the beans and their liquid and simmer uncovered until the beans are softened and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top with sour cream, Cheddar and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

CHICKEN CHILI BLANCO

Steps:

• Sauté chicken: heat vegetable oil in large pan over medium- high heat and add chicken tenders. Cook 5 to 6 minute turning as necessary. Remove chicken from pan and set aside, when cool shred into bite sized pieces.
• Sauté onion and garlic: add the chopped onion and garlic to pan and cook stirring occasionally for 2 to 3 minute remove from pan and set aside.
• Cook Chili: place the onions, garlic, beans, chilies, chicken broth, jalapenos, cumin and oregano in large pot. Bring to boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low. Cook stirring occasionally for 10 to 15 minute stir in chicken, jack cheese, and crème fraiche. Cook just until cheese is melted and chicken is warmed through. If the chili is too thick it can be thinned with more chicken broth.

CHILI BLANCO BY IDAHOAN®

Steps:

• Heat chicken broth to a low boil.
• Remove product from packages of Idahoan Scalloped Homestyle Casseroles and place in a gallon-sized storage bag. Use a rolling pin to crunch up the pieces.
• Add potato pieces and scalloped cheese blend to chicken broth and cook until tender.
• Reduce to a simmer and add chicken, diced green chilies and beans.
• Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add cheese just before serving or place in the bottom of soup bowl and ladle chili over the top.
• Add garnishes such as fresh chopped cilantro, lime wedge, or chopped scallions if desired.

CHILI BLANCO

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and cook until tender.
• Mix in garlic, jalapeño, green chile peppers, cumin, oregano, and cayenne.
• Continue to cook and stir until mixture is tender.
• Mix in chicken broth, chicken and white beans.
• Simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat, stir in cheese until melted.
• Serve warm with tortilla chips and salad.
• **We put tortilla chips in bottom of serving bowl, add the chili.
• Good eating!