Super Bowl Idea :: White Chicken Chili

This is a great chili to make for a party - especially if you didn't know you were throwing a party.  It comes together in no time at all and can easily feed a crowd.  It could also be served in tortilla bowls, but because it's a lot soupier than traditional chili, you'd have to eat fast.  So maybe stick to serving it with tortilla chips instead.

White Chicken Chili

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 jalapeno, seeded and diced

1 clove garlic

½ onion, finely diced

1 tbs cumin

1 tsp oregano

6 cups chicken stock

1 - 15 oz can garbanzo beans

1 – 15 oz can butter beans

1 pound chicken breasts, sliced

In a large stock pot cook jalapeno, garlic, and onion in butter and olive oil. Cook until soft. Add cumin and oregano, cooking until fragrant – about a minute. Pour in stock and both cans of beans – undrained. Bring to a boil and add chicken. Cook on low about one hour. Before serving, shred chicken with two forks. 

In a bowl blend together chopped cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and sour cream.  Let your taste guide you - but I usually start with 1 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon zest.