When the temperature drops and you’re planning a relaxing river trip, nothing beats a comforting bowl of hot soup. This white chicken chili recipe is the perfect cold-weather meal that warms you up after a day on the water.
(Serves 8-10)
Ingredients
- Chicken & Beans:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
- 3 cans Great Northern beans (14.5 oz each)
- Broth & Vegetables:
- 2 cans chicken broth (14 oz each)
- 1 can chopped green chilis (4 oz)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
- Garlic (to taste)
- Cheese & Spices:
- 1 cup shredded Pepperjack cheese
- Olive oil
- Your favorite spices (consider cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper)
- Optional Extras:
- Bouillon cubes or homemade bone broth for extra flavor
Directions
- Sauté the Base:
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped chicken and diced onion; cook until lightly browned.
- Stir in garlic and your chosen spices.
- Build the Chili:
- Add chopped green chilis and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Mash one can of beans and mix it into the pot.
- Pour in the remaining two cans of beans and stir well.
- Simmer and Serve:
- Allow the chili to simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve hot, topped with a generous amount of shredded Pepperjack cheese and diced jalapeño.
Bonus Tricks for Extra Flavor
- Boost the Broth: Add bouillon cubes or a splash of homemade bone broth.
- Side Dish Idea: Serve with Dutch oven cornbread—try tossing in green chilis and cheddar cheese to impress your friends.
Other Cold-Weather Meal Ideas
- Posole: For a more involved prep and a rich, quality meal.
- Mac & Cheese with Bratwursts: Ideal if you want to relax by the fire with a beer.
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