Black and White Bean Chicken Chili

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Chicken, Chili, Main Dish, Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups white shoepeg corn, frozen
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
  • 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, undrained
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. Heat oil in dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook until onions are tender.

  2. (Have chicken broth ready) Stir in flour, chili powder, cumin and salt. Note: If you use a bullion cube to make the chicken broth, you might want to reduce or leave out the salt.

  3. Gradually stir in chicken broth until thickened. Add 2 cups of milk and continue stirring.

  4. Add remaining ingredients except cilantro; stir to combine. Bring to a low boil, but watch for scorching of milk.

  5. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Stir in chopped cilantro.

  6. Garnish with crushed taco chips, sour cream, fresh cilantro and hot sauce if you like.

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