~ cass's comforting white chili ~

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Sep 16, 2015

Loved how this Chili turned out. Just the right heat and spice and oh so comforting. I just kept adding until I got the taste I was looking for.The cream was a great addition. Enjoy a bowl on a chilly day, it will warm your soul.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top
yield 10 - 12

Ingredients

  • SEASON WITH THE SPICE AND WHAT PEPPERS YOU USE TO YOUR LIKING.
  • 32 ounces chicken broth - more to thin out if need be
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine, optional
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons better than bouillon chicken flavoring
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon pepper - divided
  • 2 teaspoons herbs de provence - or a combination of oregano , italian seasoning , rosemary
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 5 large jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped ( or can use poblano or a couple cans green chiles
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons garlic paste
  • 30 ounces great northern beans - drained and rinsed
  • 30 ounces cannellini beans - drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt - optional, may not need depending on your bouillon
  • sour cream - sliced green onion, jalapeno slices for garnish

How To Make ~ cass's comforting white chili ~

  • Step 1
    In a dutch oven over medium heat, add broth, bouillon, chicken, 1/2 tsp pepper and 1/2 cup wine. Bring to a boil then simmer until chicken is cooked though. About 15 - 20 minutes. Remove chicken from broth and let cool. Pour broth into a bowl and set aside. Once chicken is cool enough to handle shred or slice into bite sized pieces.
  • Step 2
    In the same dutch oven, melt butter and add peppers, onion, celery, garlic, herbs de provence and cook until vegetables are tender. Stir in flour and cook for a couple minutes, stirring continually.
  • Step 3
    Slowly whisk in the broth with the vegetables. Add the beans, cumin, cayenne remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 4
    Add the shredded chicken and heat through. Stir in the cream. Heat through. Taste and add salt or other seasonings if needed.
  • Step 5
    Serve in bowls with sour cream, green onion and slices of Jalapeno slices if desired.

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Category: Chicken
Category: Chili
Keyword: #spicy
Keyword: #JALAPENO
Keyword: #comforting
Keyword: #chicken
Keyword: #chili
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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