Cha Cha's White Chicken Chili Recipe
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Cha Cha's White Chicken Chili

By: Cathy 
"Delicious white bean chili. Cha Cha says: 'It's kinda spicy, so watch out!' Substitute mild green chiles for the jalapenos if you're scared! Use more chicken and cheese as desired."

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans white beans
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Slowly cook and stir the onion until tender. Mix in the garlic, jalapeno, green chile peppers, cumin, oregano and cayenne. Continue to cook and stir the mixture until tender, about 3 minutes. Mix in the chicken broth, chicken and white beans. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Remove the mixture from heat. Slowly stir in the cheese until melted. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 670 | Total Fat: 16.4g | Cholesterol: 97mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by SELENEJC   view full review
This is a great recipe. Based on my preferences and from previous feedback, I made some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2003 by DREGINEK   view full review
We loved this recipe but it is soooooo hot! Per a previous review, I cut down to 2 cans of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Food assembler   view full review
First of all Excellent the tase is quite unique. Two helpful hints. I put everything...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2008 by HAWESA   view full review
I added a can of corn, used a can of cream of chicken in place of one can of chicken broth,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by KEGY   view full review
This chili is outstanding. My husband isn't a big fan of chili, so I thought maybe a white...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by Jeanette   view full review
OH MY GOSH! This was great!!! I used skinless, boneless chicken tenders instead of the cooked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by twins596 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This soup is nothing short of awesome. My husband raved about this soup for 2 days. I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by PYTNPLACE   view full review
Yum!! We loved this recipe. Made some changes. Used one pound all white meat ground turkey...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2002 by sarahkhas   view full review
This is the BEST chili! By far my new favorite. It's the perfect amount of spice, very warm! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2006 by LADYJAYPEE   view full review
This is SO good! I just made it and am waiting for my husband to get home; if he doesn't...

 

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