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White Bean and Chicken Chili

Cultural Context

White Bean and Chicken Chili, a staple in Mexican cuisine, offers a lighter alternative to traditional red chili. It showcases the versatility of beans and chicken, often enjoyed in family gatherings or casual meals. This dish has gained popularity beyond Mexico, with variations appearing in many American kitchens, especially during colder months.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons butter
1 chopped onion
3 to 4 cloves minced garlic
1 quart chicken stock
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup chopped Hatch green chilies
3 to 4 cups shredded smoked chicken
navy beans

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Chicken thighs are more flavorful and often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

1

Turn on a smaller size Dutch oven to medium-high heat.

2

Add 2 tablespoons of butter and let it heat up.

3

Add 1 chopped onion and cook for about 4 minutes until soft.

4

Add 3 to 4 cloves of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

5

Pour in 1 quart of chicken stock.

6

Add 1 teaspoon of ground cumin and 1 teaspoon of ground coriander.

7

Add 1/2 cup of chopped Hatch green chilies and let the mixture cook down to infuse flavor.

8

Shred 3 to 4 cups of smoked chicken and add it to the pot.

9

Add navy beans (canned) to the mixture.

10

Stir everything together and let it simmer to combine flavors.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

smaller size Dutch ovencutting boardknifecan opener

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkchicken

Also Known As

Chicken ChiliWhite Chili
Local Name: chile de pollo con frijoles blancos

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