Warm up with this filling and hearty chili recipe!

White Bean Chicken Chili

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Serves: 10

2 lbs. Open Acres® Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
1 tbsp. Our Family® Olive Oil
1 large Open Acres® White Onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (15.5 oz. each) white chili beans, undrained, 1 can mashed with fork
1 can (7 oz.) Our Family® Diced Mild Green Chiles, undrained
1 can (15.25 oz.) Our Family® Whole Kernel Corn
1 tsp. Our Family® Ground Cumin
1 tsp. Our Family® Oregano Leaves
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1⁄4 cup Our Family half and half
Sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped green onions and/or chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

1. In medium saucepot, heat chicken thighs and 4 cups water to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°, skimming foam from surface occasionally. Transfer chicken to cutting board; cool slightly, then cut into ½-inch pieces. Reserve cooking liquid.

2. In large saucepot or Dutch oven, add oil and onion; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add white beans, green chiles, corn, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, chicken and reserved cooking liquid; cook 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Makes about 10 cups.

3. Serve chili garnished with sour cream, cheese, green onions and/or chopped cilantro if desired.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 cup): 310 Calories, 10g Fat (2g Saturated), 60mg Cholesterol, 1029mg Sodium, 30g Carbohydrates, 9g Fiber, 6g Sugars, 25g Protein