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Andrew Fowler

Classic White Chicken Chili

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 8 oz canned diced green chiles
  • 30 oz canned cannellini beans drained
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt; brown 4 minutes per side.
  2. Cook onion 5 minutes; add garlic and cumin for 30 seconds.
  3. Add green chiles, beans, and broth; simmer 18 to 22 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  4. Transfer chicken to a plate. Blend 1 cup beans with milk; stir back into pot.
  5. Shred chicken; return with lime juice and remaining salt. Gently simmer 3 minutes.