Flavorful White Chili

Name: Flavorful White Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Chilies, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound dried great northern beans; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups chopped onions; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, grilled and cubed; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

For a tasty twist on conventional chili, try this low-fat version. It's packed with plenty of beans, tender grilled chicken and a zippy blend of spices. —Wilda Bensenhaver of Deland, Florida

Ingredients

1 pound dried great northern beans
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups chopped onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, grilled and cubed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Directions

Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
Place beans in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the broth, onions, garlic and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until beans are almost tender. Add the chicken, chilies and salt; cover and cook for 1 hour or until the beans are tender. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 384 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 1224mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 16g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 starch.

Originally published as Flavorful White Chili in Light & Tasty December/January 2002

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bnrudy

Mar 16, 2014

I used slow cooked pork-butt instead of chicken
paulinelydia

Feb 16, 2010

Didn't care for the spice mixture.
nrctermite

Oct 30, 2009

This is always a hit and my favorite white chili recipe.
ladyshelby

Jan 1, 2009

looks good!