Recipe: White Chili

Sue: This recipe is written for chicken breasts. I think the chicken thighs would be much better.


White Chili

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound chicken breasts (skinned &boned) -- diced
1/2 cup shallot -- chopped
3 garlic cloves -- minced
1 can tomatillos (18 ounce) -- drain, chop
1 can tomatoes (14 oz) -- undrained chop
1 can chicken broth (13 oz)
1 can chili peppers, undrained (4 oz) -- chopped
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon coriander seed -- crushed
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 cans cannellini beans ( 15 oz) -- drained
3 Tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup Cheddar cheese -- grated

Spray a large saucepan with cooking spray. Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil and
add chicken breasts and saute 3 minutes or until done. Remove chicken
from pan and set aside.
Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender.
Add all ingredients UP TO, NOT INCLUDING BEANS. bring to boil and simmer
20 minutes.
Add beans along with chicken and cook 5 minutes or until heated.
Stir in lime juice,pepper just before serving.
Ladle into bowls and top with cheese.