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White Chicken Chili

A lighter version of traditional chili featuring juicy chicken thighs, white beans, lime and avocado.
Course: Main Course, Soup
Servings: 0
Author: Relish

Ingredients

Chili

  • 1 1/2 lbs. chicken thighs skin and bones removed
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 medium onion minced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground guajillo chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground chipotle
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 10 ounces corn thawed if frozen
  • 4 cups small white navy beans soaked overnight and precooked for 30-40 minutes

Optional Toppings:

  • bunch cilantro minced
  • green onions thinly sliced
  • avocado cut into medium sized pieces
  • lime wedges

Instructions

  • Heat canola oil in a heavy dutch oven over medium heat. Add minced onion. Stir and continue to cook over medium heat until soft; about 5 minutes.
  • While onion is cooking, cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Add chicken to onions, stir and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and salt. Reduce heat; simmer for 1 minute. Add Mexican oregano, cumin, coriander, guajillo chili powder and chipotle.
  • Add chicken stock and corn; stir to mix well. Bring to a boil then lower heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Add beans and cook for another 30 minutes or until thickened.
  • Spoon into serving bowls, season with salt and pepper and serve with toppings.

Notes

Recipe By: Relish
Serving Size: 6