Pioneer Woman White Chili Recipes

SLOW-COOKER WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Put the chicken breasts in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Mix the cumin, coriander, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spices over the chicken.
• Add the beans, green chiles, garlic and chicken broth to the slow cooker and stir it all around. Cover and cook on low until the chicken is cooked through and easy to shred, 7 to 8 hours.
• Remove the chicken to a medium bowl and shred with two forks.
• Combine the heavy cream and masa harina in a small bowl. Mix until smooth.
• Return the chicken to the slow cooker along with the masa mixture and corn. Cover and cook until the chili is thickened and the corn is warmed through, about 30 minutes. Ladle the chili into bowls and top with cheese and avocado. Serve with lime wedges.

SLOW-COOKER WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Add the chicken breasts to a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the cumin, coriander, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper, then sprinkle over the chicken. Add the beans, celery, garlic, canned chiles, onions, bell peppers and jalapeno. Pour in the chicken broth, put the lid on and cook on low until the beans are cooked, the vegetables are soft and the flavors are combined, about 7 1/2 hours.
• Mix the milk with the masa and add to the slow cooker. Add the frozen corn straight from the freezer and continue to cook until the sauce has thickened, another 30 minutes.
• Remove the chicken to a board and shred using 2 forks. Return to the slow cooker, then add the lime juice, sprinkle over the Monterey Jack cheese and stir to melt.
• To serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with a dollop of sour cream, extra cheese and cilantro. Roll up warm corn tortillas and serve on the side of the bowl.

FAST WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Mix the coriander, cumin, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
• Add olive oil to a pressure cooker set to saute and add the chicken. Sprinkle the spice mix over the chicken and toss. Cook until the chicken has started to sear on the outside, then add the broth.
• Place the lid on the pressure cooker, set the valve to sealing, and cook on manual for 6 minutes. Release the steam using the quick-release cycle. Remove the chicken to a board and shred with two forks.
• Put the heavy cream and masa harina in a small bowl and mix until smooth with a whisk or fork.
• Switch the pressure cooker to saute and return the chicken to the pressure cooker along with the masa and heavy cream mixture, cannellini beans, green chiles and corn. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili has thickened and the corn is warmed through, about 10 minutes.
• Ladle the chili into 6 bowls. Top with cheese and avocado. Serve with lime wedges.

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then onion and poblano pepper. Season with ½ teaspoon of salt and cook until slightly softened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeño and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the cumin, coriander, chili powder, black pepper, and oregano and cook 1 more minute, or until fragrant.
• In a small measuring cup, whisk together ½ cup of chicken broth and the cornmeal or masa harina.
• Add the remaining 3 ½ cups chicken broth, cornmeal mixture, white beans, canned green chilis, and frozen corn to the Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, over medium heat. Stir in the cooked chicken and cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, lime juice and cilantro and remove from the heat. Season with the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, plus more to taste.
• Serve topped with additional cilantro, sour cream, tortilla chips and shredded cheese, if you like.