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chicken chili

Chicken Chili

Make your meal special with this flavorful chicken chili. It's simple, satisfying, and perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 16 oz bag Great northern beans, dry
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 ½ cups Yellow onion, diced
  • 3 Jalapeños, diced and seeded
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 2 quarts Chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 Chicken breasts (boneless/skinless)
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and soak beans in very warm water for 2 hours before starting to prepare the soup.
  • Heat butter in a dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and jalapeños and sauté until soft and translucent.
  • Add the minced garlic to the pot and stir. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the cumin, oregano, and cayenne. Stir to combine all spices with the onion mixture.
  • Pour the chicken broth into the pot and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the raw chicken to the pot. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and allow to cool slightly, just enough to be able to shred the chicken.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir.
  • Add beans to the pot, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Serve with shredded cheese on top and tortilla chips on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcal
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