This white bean chicken chili recipe is one my family really enjoys. It's a light, spicy soup that's great in any season. For spicier tastes, add more cayenne or your favorite hot sauce. Serve with crackers, Cheddar cheese, or sour cream.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil , or to taste
- 2 pounds skinless , boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 green bell pepper , diced
- 1 small onion , diced
- 2 jalapenos peppers , minced
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 1 jar salsa , 8 ounce
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 cans white , 15.5 ounce
- 0.25 cups fresh cilantro
Instructions
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1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken, bell pepper, and onion; sauté until chicken is browned and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in jalapeños and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Pour in chicken broth, then stir in salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes.
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3
Stir in beans and cilantro; cook until beans are hot and soft, about 10 minutes.
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