Djs White Chicken Chili Recipes

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• In a food processor, blend ½ of the beans (1 can) with 1 cup of the chicken broth. Set aside both the puréed beans and the remaining whole beans.
• Add the oil to a large pot or Dutch oven and heat it over medium-high heat. Add the onion, jalapeño pepper and poblano peppers and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one minute more. Add the cumin, coriander and ancho chili powder and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for one minute more to toast the spices. Add the chicken broth, puréed beans and ½ teaspoon of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
• Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken, reserved whole beans, corn, and lime juice; bring back to a simmer and cook until everything is heated through, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and lime juice, if necessary. Stir in the cilantro. (Note that the broth will be somewhat soupy -- that's how it is supposed to be. It thickens the longer it sits; see note below.) Ladle the chili into bowls and serve with sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, and lime wedges.
• Note: The seeds and ribs in the peppers hold all of the heat. I don't use them to keep the chili mild and family-friendly, but if you like a spicy chili, save them and stir some in at the end. (If you do touch the seeds, be sure to wash your hands well and avoid touching your eyes.)
• Note: The chili thickens as it sits. If you make it ahead of time, you will probably need to add more broth or water to thin it out.
• Note: Nutrition info does not include optional toppings.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The chili can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat it on the stovetop over medium-low heat until hot. (The chili will thicken up some when frozen, so you'll likely need to add some broth when reheating.)

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 FOR TWO

Steps:

• For the spice mix: Combine the cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper and oregano in a small bowl. Set aside.
• For the chili: Heat a medium pot or Dutch oven over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the oil. Add the chicken breast. Sear on all sides until browned but not cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add the bacon to the same pot and cook, stirring, until rendered and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onions and garlic and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the spice mix and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in the flour until it's mixed and forms a roux, about 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken broth, whisking until no lumps remain. Raise the heat to high and stir in the beans, roasted chiles, sugar and the cooked chicken. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat until the mixture simmers. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chili is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and the chicken is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Stir in the sour cream. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Ladle into the sourdough bowls if using. Serve garnished with scallions.

JASON'S WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir the onion until tender. Mix in the garlic, jalapeno, green chile peppers, cumin, oregano and cayenne. Continue to cook and stir the mixture until tender, about 3 minutes. Mix in the chicken broth, chicken and white beans. Bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove the mixture from heat. Slowly stir in the cheese until melted. Serve warm. (I usually put the cheese into each bowl individually, not into the pot).

DUTCH OVEN WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 5-quart cast iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in beer and allow to cook off.
• Stir in chicken, beans, chicken broth, cilantro, cumin, salt, and cayenne. Simmer for 30 minutes. Ladle chili into bowls.

DJ'S WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion until tender. Mix in the garlic, rotell, cumin, and pepper. Stir the mixture until tender, about 3 minutes. Mix in the chicken broth, chicken and white beans. Simmer about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• Remove from heat. Slowly stir in the cheese until melted. Serve.