White Chili with Chicken

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Recipe by Christy Campos, Richmond, Virginia

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 19, 2023

Folks who enjoy a change from traditional tomato-based chilis will enjoy this version. The flavorful blend has tender chunks of chicken, white beans and just enough zip. —Christy Campos, Richmond, Virginia

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White Chili with Chicken

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Yield:6 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:15 min
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, optional
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • Optional: Chopped fresh cilantro, chopped red onion, sliced jalapenos and lime wedges
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Directions

  1. 1
    In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add onion and, if desired, jalapeno pepper. Cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, beans, parsley, lime juice and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. 2
    Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into chili. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add chicken; heat through. If desired, serve with toppings and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 254 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 820mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 8g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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