Chicken and White Bean Chili
A hearty and flavorful chili made with tender chicken thighs, white beans, and aromatic vegetables in a rich tomato-based sauce. This comforting dish combines classic Mexican spices with fresh cilantro for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
- •¼ cup olive oil
- •1⅓ cups onion
- •1 large green bell pepper
- •6 cloves garlic
- •2¼ pounds chicken thighs
- •3½ tablespoons chili powder
- •2 tablespoons tomato paste
- •1 tablespoon ground cumin
- •1 tablespoon dried oregano
- •2 cans white beans
- •2 cans diced tomatoes
- •½ cup cilantro
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until chicken is no longer pink outside, about 5 minutes. Mix in chili powder, tomato paste, cumin, and oregano. Add beans, 1 cup reserved bean juices, and canned tomatoes. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and chili is thickened, about 25 minutes. If chili is too thick, add more bean juices by tablespoonfuls to thin. Season chili to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in cilantro and serve.
35 min