Monday, November 28, 2011

White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili

1 TB vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped (approx 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups chopped chicken breast

3 cups chicken broth
2 TB chopped fresh cilantro or ½ teaspoon ground coriander
2 TB lime or lemon juice
3 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp dried oregano leaves
1 tsp honey

1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, undrained
1 can (15 oz) or 2 cups of great northern beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) or 2 cups butter beans, (or large lima beans) drained

Crushed tortilla chips
Fresh diced tomatoes
Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Sour Cream


  1. Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat.  Cook onions and garlic in oil, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender. Add chicken & cook until done.
  2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 minutes.
  3. Serve hot and garnish with corn tortilla chips, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and sour cream if desired.

I usually double the recipe because it makes great leftovers and freezes well.