White Chili
On June 23, 2006 in Different Dinner Project, Recipes
19 ounce canned cannellini beans
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped or shredded
4 cups chicken broth
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 jalapenos, stemmed and chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add half of the garlic and onions, sautéing until tender.
- Add jalapenos, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium heat combine beans, chicken broth and remaining garlic and onions.
- Mix the skillet contents into the pot and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook until liquid has reduced by half and flavors have a chance to meld, at least 1 hour.
- Spoon into bowls and top with fresh parsley to serve.
Makes 6 servings


It’s the cumin that makes it taste like chili. Cumin is a mid-level deity in my kitchen.
I could’ve sworn I left a comment in here, especially because this is where you made the wizard comment. Hm. Mostly especially because I made white chili.
I had some low-fat cottage cheese and stirred a bit in, and it was pretty danged tasty! Since I tossed in so much Cayenne pepper, it worked to cut the heat without cutting the flavor, too.
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