Recipe

White Chicken Chili Recipe


Print Recipe

Ingredients
  • 3 poblano chiles, cut into large pieces (medium) .
  • 2 medium onions, cut into large pieces (2 c) .
  • 6 medium garlic cloves, minced .
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin .
  • 1/4 c minced fresh cilantro leaves .
  • 1 1/2 tsps ground coriander .
  • 4 scallions, white & light green parts sliced thin .
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil .
  • 3 c chicken broth .
  • 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans .
  • 3 anaheim chilies, cut into large pieces (medium) .
  • 3 tbsps fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes) .
  • 3 medium jalapeno chiles .
  • 3 lbs chicken breasts

Directions
  • Step #1 Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until just smoking.
  • Step #2 Add chicken, skin side down, & cook about 4 mins.
  • Step #3 Turn chicken & lightly brown on other side, about 2 mins.
  • Step #4 While chicken is browning, remove & discard ribs & seeds from 2 jalapenos; mince flesh.
  • Step #5 In food processor/blender, process poblano chiles, Anaheim chiles, & onions until chunky.
  • Step #6 Transfer mixture to medium bowl.
  • Step #7 Pour off all but 1 tbsp fat from Dutch oven & reduce heat to medium.
  • Step #8 Add minced jalapenos, coriander, cumin, garlic, chile-onion mixture, & 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Step #9 Cover up & cook, about 10 mins.
  • Step #10 Remove pot from heat.
  • Step #11 Transfer 1 c cooked vegetable mixture to food processor/blender workbowl.
  • Step #12 Add 1 c beans & 1 c broth & process until smooth.
  • Step #13 Add vegetable-bean mixture, remaining 2 c broth, & chicken breasts to Dutch oven & bring to boil over medium-high heat.
  • Step #14 Reduce heat to medium-low & let simmer, covered, stirring every once in awhile 15 to 20 mins (40 mins if using thighs).
  • Step #15 Transfer chicken to large plate.
  • Step #16 Stir in remaining beans & continue to simmer, uncovered, about 10 mins.
  • Step #17 Mince remaining jalapeno, reserving & mincing ribs & seeds & set aside.
  • Step #18 When cool enough to handle, cilantro, lime juice, shred chicken into bite-sized pieces Stir shredded chicken, scallions, & remaining minced jalapeno into chili & return to simmer.
  • Step #19 Adjust seasonings with salt & pepper & serve.
  • Enjoy the White Chicken Chili recipe

Viewing White Chicken Chili Receipe