Colombian White Chili Recipes

COLOMBIAN WHITE CHILI

Steps:

• Saute onions in oil in a small skillet.
• Combine beans, broth, onions, cilantro and spices in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook 10 to 15 minutes. See note.
• Add chilies and chicken. Heat through.
• Note: If you like your beans softer and kind of mushy, you can cook this longer but, don't add the cilantro until you add the chilies and chicken.

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.

CREAMY WHITE CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the chicken, onion and garlic powder in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the beans, broth, chiles and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and cream. If desired, top with tortilla chips, cheese and jalapenos.

EXCELLENT WHITE CHILI

Steps:

• Over medium heat in a heavy pot, sauté the pork (or chicken) and onion in oil and butter for 8 to 10 minutes or until the meat browns and onion softens.
• Add the rice and barley stir to coat, then stir in the cumin, salt, garlic, white beans, garbanzo beans, chilies, hominy, Tabasco, crumbled bacon, chicken broth, tomatillos, lime juice, and basil.
• Bring to boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes.
• Serve each portion topped with about 2 Tbsp cheese and together with good, crusty bread and a salad.
• If the chili is too thick for your preference, you can add chicken broth to the desired consistency.

SPICY WHITE CHILI WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion, jalapeno, and garlic until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, Great Northern beans, garbanzo beans, corn, green chiles, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir chicken into broth. Cover and simmer chili for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Whisk cornstarch and water together in a bowl; stir into chili and bring to a boil. Cook and stir until chili is thickened, about 5 minutes.

WHITE CHILI I

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken and onion in oil 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is tender.
• Stir in the chicken broth, green chiles, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, cilantro, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Stir in the beans, and simmer for 5 more minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Garnish with green onion and shredded cheese.

EASY WHITE CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 10 minutes, or until onions are tender. Add the chicken, chicken broth, green chile peppers, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and add the beans. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until heated thoroughly. Pour into individual bowls and top with the cheese.