White Chili with Chicken

Name: White Chili with Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, optional; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; Optional: Chopped fresh cilantro, chopped red onion, sliced jalapenos and lime wedges

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Folks who enjoy a change from traditional tomato-based chilis will enjoy this version. The flavorful blend has tender chunks of chicken, white beans and just enough zip. —Christy Campos, Richmond, Virginia

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, optional
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Optional: Chopped fresh cilantro, chopped red onion, sliced jalapenos and lime wedges

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add onion and, if desired, jalapeno pepper. Cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, beans, parsley, lime juice and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into chili. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add chicken; heat through. If desired, serve with toppings and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 254 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 820mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 8g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

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