Winter White Chili

Summary

Yield
Servings
Prep time45 minutes

Description

This colorful chili is medium on the spicy scale and will be a hit with kids and adults. It serves a crowd and is perfect for family or neighborhood get-togethers. Set out bowls of toppings so guests can customize their own bowl of chili.

Ingredients

  • 2 T canola oil
  • 1   large onion, chopped
  • 2   red bell peppers, chopped
  • 4   Garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 c (about 2 pounds) cooked chicken, chopped
  • 2 cn (14.5 ounce) Libby’s® Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, drained
  • 2 cn (15 ounce) Libby’s® Organic Garbanzo Beans, drained, rinsed, divided
  • 2 cn (4.5-ounce) chopped green chiles
  • 2 ct (32-ounce) fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 T Ground cumin
  • 2 t Chili powder
  • 1⁄2 t salt
  • 1⁄2 t Black pepper
  • 2 c 1% low-fat milk
  •     Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  •     Monterey Jack cheese, grated (optional)
  •     Tortilla chips (optional)

Instructions

Heat oil in large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers and garlic; sauté 8 – 9 minutes. Add chicken, corn, 1 cup beans, chiles, broth, spices, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.

Mash remaining beans with a fork. Add mashed beans and milk to the turkey mixture. Simmer, uncovered, 20-30 minutes or until mixture is thick, stirring frequently. Garnish with cilantro, cheese and chips.

Credit: Deanna Segrave-Daly, RD, LDN