Chicken and White Bean Chili

Submitted by dkmonroe

"This is warm, satisfying meal that is has plenty of protein. I found this in Men's Health on 11/2012 pg 56."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 yellow onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into small pieces)
• 1 lb lean ground chicken
• 1 (7 ounce) can green chilies (chopped) (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can cannellini beans (also called great northern beans, drained)

directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot on medium.
2. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
3. Raise the heat to medium-high and add the chicken pieces, ground chicken, chilies, and spices.
4. Saute until the chicken is mostly cooked through, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the chicken stock and beans, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer.
7. Cook the chili, uncovered, for 20 minutes - or longer if you have the patiences.
8. Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
9. Served with chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, diced onion, sour cream, and/or sliced jalapenos.