This is a flavorful white bean chili with chicken, cheese, vegetables, and a little sour cream.
Large Picture of White Bean and Chicken Chili
Large Picture of White Bean and Chicken Chili
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 scant teaspoon ground cumin
- dash ground cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes
- 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped mild green chile peppers
- 2 cans (approx. 15 ounces each) Great Northern or navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 to 5 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend, about 6 ounces
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- chopped fresh cilantro and shredded cheese, for garnish, as desired
Preparation:
In a large Dutch oven or saucepan over medium-low heat, cook the onion in the vegetable oil until just softened. Add the butter, garlic, and bell pepper, and continue cooking, stirring, for about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, half-and-half, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, and chopped chile peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Add the beans, chicken, and cheese, and bring to a simmer. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
Just before serving, stir in sour cream. Sprinkle with more cheese or chopped cilantro, if desired.
Serve with fresh hot cornbread and sliced tomatoes.
Serves 6.
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