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Award Winning White Chicken Chili Recipe

Award winning white chicken chili in presentation bowl with steam rising, garnished with premium toppings and trophy in background

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This award winning white chicken chili recipe has earned championships with its perfect blend of three beans, dual chicken textures, and championship-level flavor development techniques

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast, diced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) navy beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 large Vidalia onions, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium poblano peppers, roasted and diced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 8 cups premium chicken stock
  • 1 bottle (12 oz) white beer
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

  • Roast poblano peppers until charred, steam, peel, and dice.
  • Heat avocado oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, sear in batches until golden brown.
  • Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Cook onions, poblanos, and jalapeños until softened, about 7-8 minutes.
  • Add garlic, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add all spices, cook 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Pour in stock and beer, scraping up browned bits.
  • Return chicken to pot, add all beans and green chiles.
  • Simmer 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender.
  • Remove from heat, whisk in cream cheese mixture until smooth.
  • Slowly stir in heavy cream and sour cream.
  • Finish with lime juice and cilantro, adjust seasoning.

Notes

  • Roasting poblanos adds smoky depth crucial for award-winning flavor
  • Dual chicken types provide optimal texture contrast
  • Three bean varieties create complex base
  • Make ahead for improved flavor development

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