Valeries Awesome White Bean Chicken Chili With Corn Food

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• In a food processor, blend ½ of the beans (1 can) with 1 cup of the chicken broth. Set aside both the puréed beans and the remaining whole beans.
• Add the oil to a large pot or Dutch oven and heat it over medium-high heat. Add the onion, jalapeño pepper and poblano peppers and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute more. Add the cumin, coriander and ancho chili powder and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for one minute more to toast the spices. Add the chicken broth, puréed beans and ½ teaspoon of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
• Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken, reserved whole beans, corn, and lime juice; bring back to a simmer and cook until everything is heated through, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and lime juice, if necessary. Stir in the cilantro. (Note that the broth will be somewhat soupy -- that's how it is supposed to be. It thickens the longer it sits; see note below.) Ladle the chili into bowls and serve with sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, and lime wedges.
• Note: The seeds and ribs in the peppers hold all of the heat. I don't use them to keep the chili mild and family-friendly, but if you like a spicy chili, save them and stir some in at the end. (If you do touch the seeds, be sure to wash your hands well and avoid touching your eyes.)
• Note: The chili thickens as it sits. If you make it ahead of time, you will probably need to add more broth or water to thin it out.
• Note: Nutrition info does not include optional toppings.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The chili can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat it on the stovetop over medium-low heat until hot. (The chili will thicken up some when frozen, so you'll likely need to add some broth when reheating.)

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, jalapeno, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the ancho powder, coriander and cumin and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a brisk simmer. Add the chicken breasts and simmer until the chicken is just cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate to cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, add the beans and their liquid to the pot with the broth and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer about half of the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth (be careful when blending hot liquids). Return the blended liquid to the pot and add the green chiles. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
• Meanwhile, shred the chicken. Add the chicken back to the chili and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve the chili with an assortment of toppings.

VALERIE'S AWESOME WHITE BEAN CHICKEN CHILI WITH CORN

Steps:

• Saute' onion and garlic in pan until soft. Add Broth and chicken breasts and simmer until chicken shreds. You can use the Crock Pot for this so you can start in the morning and leave! Or start at night, shred chicken in the morning and finish in the crockpot in the afternoon.
• After shredding chicken, add beans and spices and simmer for as long as you want in the crockpot or for at least 30 minutes in pan. Add corn and warm and serve with shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream on top.

WHITE CHILI WITH CHICKEN & CORN

Steps:

• Combine first 9 ingredients in slow cooker; stir. Add chicken broth. Cover and cook 4 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW.
• Stir in cilantro. Serve chili with choice of toppings, as desired.

EASY VEGETARIAN WHITE BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a bit of olive oil in a 6-quart stock pot. Saute the garlic, bell pepper, and onion for around 5 minutes or just until tender.
• Add vegetable broth, cream cheese, white chili seasoning (or substitute seasonings), and green chilies. Cook for around 10 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Add beans and corn and season with salt and pepper. Cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until ingredients are heated through. Serve topped with your favorite toppings (e.g., sour cream, avocado, shredded cheese, olives). Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 week.