Wednesday, January 6, 2010

White Chili

One of my old roommates and life-long friends, Amy, served this to us while we were in Utah several years ago. It was a hit and regularly makes it into our meal rotation with a side of cornbread or cheese quesadillas.

 

White Chili 
Recipe adapted from CD Kitchen.

Ingredients:
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz. size) chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 pound skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
  • 2 cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz. size) corn, undrained
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
  • 3 Tbsp. cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Directions:

Simmer onions and garlic cloves in a stock pot with butter, under onions are clear. Stir in broth, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix in chicken, beans, corn, lime juice, cream, and Tabasco sauce. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, or until warmed through. Add cilantro before serving.