Sunday, January 17, 2010

White Chicken Chili

This is my one of my favorite soups.

1 Tbsp Vegetable oil
2 chicken breasts, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 (14oz) can chicken broth
2 (4oz) cans green chilies
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp. oregano
2 cans great northern or white beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. whipping cream or heavy cream
green onions
shredded cheese

Heat oil, add chicken and onions with garlic powder. Cook 4-5 min. Stir in chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 min. Stir in drained rinsed beans. Simmer uncovered for 30 min. Remove from heat and add sour cream and whipping cream. Garnish with green onions and cheese on top and serve with tortilla chips.

If your family can't take a little spice then omit the cayenne pepper. If you need a little more, use jalapeno cheese. I think the recipe has the perfect amount of spice – you can taste it, but it doesn’t hurt.

2 comments:

  1. I make this one too, but I add three cans of beans, only 1/2 can of green chilis (usually I end up using fire roasted, otherwise I would add more),a pinch of cayenne, and I double the whipping cream and sour cream. I like to serve it with cheese and baked tortilla strips (or just tortilla chips) on top. It is delicious!!!

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  2. Oh, I also add real garlic, a couple of cloves, after cooking the onions and chicken, instead of garlic powder.

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