Economical White Chicken Chili Food

WHITE BEAN CHICKEN CHILI

White Bean Chicken Chili image

This easy white bean chicken chili comes together quickly but is packed with flavor.

Provided by Jessica Fisher

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion (for 1 cup chopped)
1 4-ounce can green chiles (chopped)
3 clove garlic (minced)
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp ground cloves
4 15-ounce cans Great Northern beans (drained)
2 cup chicken stock
2 tbsp lime juice
2 cup chicken (cooked and cubed)
4 oz jack cheese (shredded)
toppings for chili (: chopped cilantro, salsa, sour cream, additional cheese)

Steps:

In a large stockpot, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and sauté until clear, about five minutes over medium-high heat. Add the green chiles, garlic, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and ground cloves. Cook for about a minute until fragrant.
Add the beans, stock, and lime juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in the chicken. Add the cheese gradually, stirring to incorporate it.
Once the chicken is heated through and the cheese is completely melted and incorporated, it's ready to serve. Serve with the toppings.
In a large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and sauté until clear, about five minutes over medium-high heat. Add the green chiles, garlic, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and ground cloves. Cook for about a minute until fragrant.
Transfer the mixture to the crock of a 4-quart slow cooker. Add the beans, stock, and lime juice. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the chicken. Add the cheese gradually, stirring to incorporate it.
Once the chicken is heated through and the cheese is completely melted and incorporated, it's ready to serve. Serve with the toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 256 mg, Fiber 16 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Easy White Chicken Chili image

This is a recipe given to me by a good friend and co-worker. It has a wonderful flavor that I think anyone can appreciate, especially for a quick fix on a cold winter day! Serve with jasmine rice as side with chili or fresh French or Italian bread.

Provided by EPHESIS

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes White Chili Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 ¼ cups chicken broth
3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 pinches cayenne pepper, or to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or to taste
salt to taste

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook chicken, onion, and garlic in hot oil until the chicken is browned completely, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
Remove the chicken to a cutting board, cut into 1-inch pieces, and return to the Dutch oven; add chicken broth, cannellini, green chilies, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 30 to 45 minutes.
Divide cilantro among 4 bowls. Ladle chili over cilantro and top with cheese. Season with salt to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 14.2 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 2725.7 mg, Sugar 4.8 g