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Chicken and White Bean Chili with Anaheim Peppers

Chicken and White Bean Chili is packed full of flavor, low in calories, and is so easy to make.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Simmer Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Soup, White Bean Chili
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Breast About 1 Pound
  • 1 Cup Navy Beans (Dried) Or 2 Cans of Navy Beans
  • 1 Cup Cannellini Beans (Dried) Or 2 Cans of Cannellini Beans
  • 1 Medium Onion
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon Chicken Bouillon powder
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon White Pepper
  • 2 Cans Green Chilies 4.5 ounces cans or use Fresh Anaheim/Hatch Peppers
  • 32 ounces Chicken Broth
  • 1 Cup Cilantro or Parsley
  • 4 Green Onions

Instructions

Preparing Beans - If using Dried Beans - If using Caned Beans Skip this step

  • Soak beans overnight in cool water
    Beans
  • After the beans have soaked overnight. Drain
    Beans

Prep Ingredients

  • Measure Spices (Cumin, Boullion, White Pepper, Oregano)
    Chicken and White Bean Chili with Anaheim Peppers
  • Chop Onion
    Chicken and White Bean Chili with Anaheim Peppers
  • Chop Garlic
    Chicken and White Bean Chili with Anaheim Peppers
  • Cut Chicken Breast into bite-size Piece
    Chicken
  • Chop Chili peppers
    Anaheim Peppers

Thickener for the soup

  • Take 2 Cups of the beans and place in Sauce Pan
    Add 1 Cup of Chicken Broth and 1 Cup of Water
    Bring to a Boil and turn down to Simmer until beans are nice and soft
    Place Beans into Blender. Mix until smooth. If using Canned Beans. Take One Can of the beans and Puree in Blender.
    Chicken and White Bean Chili with Anaheim Peppers

Chili

  • While the 2 Cups of beans are cooking prepare the chili
    Place Olive Oil into Stock Pot. Add the Onions and Garlic. Cook until onions start to soften about 4 minutes
    Chicken and White Bean Chili with Anaheim Peppers
  • Add Spices and Chicken to the Onions.
    Chicken and White Bean Chili with Anaheim Peppers
  • Cook the chicken until it has all turned white. About 5 minutes
    Chicken and White Bean Chili with Anaheim Peppers
  • Add The Chicken Broth
    Chicken and White Bean Chili with Anaheim Peppers
  • Add 4 cups of water and the rest of the beans
    Beans
  • Bring to a boil and cook for about 40 minutes to one hour. Until the beans are soft.
    Chicken and White Bean Chili with Anaheim Peppers
  • Add the Pureed Beans to the Chili. Cook for 10 minutes
    Chicken and White Bean Chili with Anaheim Peppers
  • Stir in the Chili peppers to the Chili
    Chicken and White Bean Chili with Anaheim Peppers
  • Serve with Sour Cream, chopped Spring Onions, and Cilantro or Parsley. Enjoy!!!!

Notes

If using Canned Beans this Chili will be ready in about 30 minutes.   

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1303mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg