WHITE CHILI

CREAMY WHITE CHILI
This is in the Lemon Cookbook pg 43.  It is one of our favorites. So good.  We have this every year at the yurts.  So good with cranberry bread, corn bread or pumpkin biscuits.  Double or triples really easy.

1# boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2" cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove garlic
1 T vegetable oil
2 cans (15 1/2 oz each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained, or Pinto & Piquettes
1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
2 cans (4 oz) chopped green chilies (my family likes 1 can)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp pepper
18 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream (not light)
1/2 c whipping cream (1/2 works too)
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cheddar cheese for on top of each serving
bacon crumbles, optional (Scott really likes this)

In a large saucepan, saute chicken, onion and garlic powder in oil until chicken is no longer pink.  Add beans, broth, chilies and seasonings.  Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.  Remove from heat; stir in sour cream and cream.  Serve immediately.  Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of individual servings.  Yield: 7 servings 

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
This won the chili cook off in our ward October 2016.  Got the recipe from The Hickens.  Was super yummy!

1/2 - 1 yellow onion
2 - 4 cloves garlic
2 chicken breast or thighs
30 oz great northern beans
15 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies (just did regular without green chilies)
4 oz green chilies
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
8 oz cream cheese
1 T oregano leaves
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
chopped cilantro
shredded cheese
corn tortilla chips

Layer onion, garlic, chicken, beans, tomatoes, green chilies, chicken stock, cream cheese and spices in crock pot.  Cook on low for 8 hours.  Top with cilantro, shredded cheese and tortilla chips.