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.