white chicken chili

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Detroit, MI
Updated on Apr 14, 2018

Fun Fact: According to The International Chili Society, chili became popular during the Gold Rush of the mid-1800s. Prospectors would combine dried beef, fat, pepper, salt and chili peppers together into stackable rectangles aka “chili bricks” that were then dumped into boiling water.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 - onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 ounces can diced green chiles
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon mexican oregano
  • 2 cans (14 oz.) chicken broth
  • 1 - store-bought rotisserie chicken or homemade roast chicken, skinned and shredded
  • 3 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups half & half
  • 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 3 - green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
  • - oyster crackers or white tortilla chips (optional)

How To Make white chicken chili

  • Step 1
    Heat the oil in bottom of a medium dutch oven over medium-low heat, slowly cook and stir the onion until tender. Stir in the garlic, cumin, and oregano.
  • Step 2
    Continue to cook and stir until mixute is tender, about 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, chiles, beans and chicken. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Reduce heat to low add milk and stir in cheese until smooth. Serve garnished with sliced green onions and crackers or tortilla chips.

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Category: Chili
Keyword: #Garlic
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #beans
Keyword: #onions
Keyword: #chile
Keyword: #jack
Keyword: #chilie
Keyword: #chili
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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