White Chicken Chili

Name: White Chicken Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: TexMex, Mexican, American
Ingredients: 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained OR 1/2 pound dry white beans; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped, about 1 1/2 cups; 1 clove garlic, minced, about 1 teaspoon; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 4-ounce cans chopped green chilies; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, finely chopped (optional); 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (can use breast meat, but thighs will work better), trimmed of excess fat and diced into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 clove garlic; 1 bay leaf

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:45min

This easy white chicken chili is a milder version of more classic beef chilis and can be made with canned or dried beans. It's a hug in a bowl on any cold night and also freezes well for batch cooking.

Updated at: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:31:36 GMT