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    Published: Jan 11, 2017 by Bridget · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    White Chicken Chili

    This chicken chili is going to warm you right up in the most delicious way!

    Chase the winter chills away with easy White Chicken Chili! | www.therecipewench.com

    Boy is it cold outside . . .

    We’re in Idaho celebrating the birth of our first grandchild! {love!}

    Little Elena Marie, 3 days old in this photo.

     

    Temps here in Idaho recently got down to -18 (-30 with wind chill).

    Am I whining a little?  Maybe.  I'm originally from San Diego so . . . I’ve never experienced anything like these temperatures before!

    I will tell you this chicken chili sure hit the spot.

    We fed a big, hungry group and even had leftovers.

    This would be a great recipe for Game Day.

    Chase the winter chills away with easy White Chicken Chili! | www.therecipewench.com

     

    I have to admit I cheated a little by using a roasted chicken from the grocery store.

    The roasted chicken was a splurge.  But under the circumstances (new baby, crowded apartment, lots of hungry and tired people), I’m forgiving myself.

    In a “normal” situation, I would use the meat from baked, grilled or poached chicken breasts.

    I was tempted to add some carrots to this but was shut down by Jeff.  Boo!

    I still think the addition of carrots would be really good.

    I'm not sure I'd call it "chili," but it would be delicious.

    Enjoy! - The Recipe Wench

    12 cups

    White Chicken Chili
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    Ingredients

    • 4 ounces butter
    • 1 large white onion (finely diced)
    • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 1 red pepper (diced)
    • 4-5 teaspoons ground cumin
    • ½ cup flour
    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 4 cups light cream (half and half)
    • 4 cups cooked chicken (chopped)
    • 2 cans Great Northern beans
    • 1 can diced jalapenos (4 ounces)
    • 1 can diced green chilis (4 ounces)
    • 1 bag frozen corn (10 ounces)
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Cilantro (optional)

    Instructions

    • Melt butter in large pot over medium heat.
    • Add onion, garlic, red pepper and cumin
    • Saute for about 10 minutes
    • Stir in flour and cook for another 2 minutes or so.
    • Add broth, stir until incorporated with flour
    • Mixture will start to thicken
    • Bring to a simmer.
    • Add half and half and chicken.
    • Simmer about 5 minutes.
    • Add beans, jalapenos, green chilis, frozen corn
    • Season with salt and pepper.
    • Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories

    452 cal

    Fat

    48 g

    Carbs

    6 g

    Protein

    3 g
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    Chase the winter chills away with easy, Game Day favorite, White Chicken Chili! | www.therecipewench.com

     

    A game day favorite! Chase the winter chills away with easy White Chicken Chili! | www.therecipewench.com

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    1. Wanda Baker says

      January 12, 2017 at 7:01 pm

      We love chili here so much and I'm always on the hunt for new recipes! Looks so good!
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      • Bridget says

        January 12, 2017 at 7:05 pm

        Thanks, Wanda. I hope you have a chance to try it! My daughter, son-in-law and I were just talking about it last night. I had to admit to them that I ate some of the leftovers straight from the fridge --so good I didn't heat it up. Ha!
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