"Super Bowl Party Recipe: Chicken and White Bean Chili

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often more affordable.

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Navy beans are usually less expensive while still providing a similar texture.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: fresh jalapeños

💰Cheaper: canned green chilies

Canned chilies are often more accessible and cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Using bouillon cubes with water is a budget-friendly alternative.

Cut the chicken thighs into half-inch pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a stock pot over high heat.

Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook for about five minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once the chicken starts to release liquid and becomes syrupy, add the diced onion and spice mix (cumin, cinnamon, chipotle pepper, cayenne, black pepper, salt, oregano).

Saute the onion and spices for about five minutes until the onion softens and the spices toast.

Add 1 quart of chicken stock to the pot and bring to a simmer.

Dice the red, green, and jalapeno peppers and add them to the pot.

Add a small can of diced tomatoes with green chili to the pot.

Simmer the mixture for about 30 minutes on medium-low heat.

Drain two cans of white beans without rinsing and add them to the pot.

Simmer for another half hour on low heat until the chicken is tender and falling apart.

Use a potato masher to smash some of the beans against the bottom of the pot to thicken the chili.

Optionally, add fresh cilantro before serving.

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