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White Chili With A Kick

January29
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup fat-free half-and-half cream
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, cut up
  • 1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (11 ounces) corn, drained
  • 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) reduced-fat shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • Salsa and chopped green onions, optional

Directions

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter and oil. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Gradually add broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add the chicken, beans, corn, chilies, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; heat through. Stir in cheese until melted.
  • Garnish each serving with salsa and green onions if desired. Yield: 9 servings.

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