Very Best White Bean Chili Recipes

WHITE BEAN CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and sauté until clear, about five minutes over medium-high heat. Add the green chiles, garlic, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and ground cloves. Cook for about a minute until fragrant.
• Add the beans, stock, and lime juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Stir in the chicken. Add the cheese gradually, stirring to incorporate it.
• Once the chicken is heated through and the cheese is completely melted and incorporated, it's ready to serve. Serve with the toppings.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and sauté until clear, about five minutes over medium-high heat. Add the green chiles, garlic, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and ground cloves. Cook for about a minute until fragrant.
• Transfer the mixture to the crock of a 4-quart slow cooker. Add the beans, stock, and lime juice. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
• About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the chicken. Add the cheese gradually, stirring to incorporate it.
• Once the chicken is heated through and the cheese is completely melted and incorporated, it's ready to serve. Serve with the toppings.

ZESTY WHITE BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or pot over medium heat, combine the bell peppers, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, cumin, and oregano. Cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, as needed to prevent vegetables from sticking to the pan.
• Add the tomatoes, chili powder, paprika, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat; then reduce heat to a simmer, cover pot, and cook 10 minutes more.
• Add the beans, corn, vinegar, lemon juice, half of the cilantro, and the salt. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the chili thickens.
• Garnish with remaining cilantro and serve hot.

WHITE BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a soup pot, heat oil, add the onions and garlic and saute until soft. Add the chicken and next 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil then simmer for 30-60 minutes.
• Serve topped with cheese.

VERY BEST WHITE BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except chips into a large crock pot and cook on high for 3-4 hours. (For a quick meal, cook on stove over med-high heat until cheese is melted).
• Add crushed chips about 10 minutes before serving. (They help thicken the soup and add a great flavor!) Garnish with grated cheddar cheese and additional fresh cilantro. A dollop of sour cream is yummy too!).
• Cooks notes: I use a 2 1/2 lb. bag of frozen chicken tenders, browned and cut into bite sized pieces. Also, do NOT add salt to the soup. There is plenty of salt in the chips and cheese. You can also use 1 bag of cooked dry beans instead of the canned beans.
• * The "Monterey jack pepper cheese" is usually called "Pepper Jack Cheese" in most markets.