Thursday, January 8, 2009

White Bean Chicken Chili

I have to give props to Sam the Cooking guy for the base of the recipe. I just fine tuned it a bit for more flavor.
If you don't know who Sam is: Sam The Cooking guy

Base Ingredients:

1 small yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic
4 cans Great Northern White Beans
1-4 ounce can diced green chilies
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1 Cup (enough to cover) white wine
1 or 1/2 cup whipping cream to your taste
white pepper/salt to taste

FYI: Sam used a rotisserie chicken, I used skinless, boneless chicken thigh that I slow simmered in white wine, water and chicken broth with added sprigs of rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. I cooked it until it was soft and cubed it with a knife.

Steps
1. Drain beans
2. Saute onions in butter first until they start to get clear, add garlic, saute 2 minutes over medium high heat.
3. Add everything up to the white wine. Saute, mixing for 2-3 minutes over med high heat or enough to get the pan quite hot.
4. Add the white wine, the mixture should be a bit loose, turn heat lower to medium and reduce by half ~10-15 minutes.
5. Remove pan from heat, add cream, stir in and add back to low heat. The mixture will thicken and remove as it just comes to a boil.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.

If you like it less spicy you can serve with a spoon of sour cream, garnish with fresh parsley.
Enjoy!

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