white Chicken Chilli
Chilli con carne is a favourite at our house in the winter. I was looking to turn my red sauce into a bianca. White Chicken Chilli is not a new creation, but I took the liberty of playing with some ingredients. Growing up Italian we always ate “in bianco” when we wanted to give our stomach a break from sauce or we weren’t feeling well. LOL Today I cook this way to stay healthier.
We use a lot of beans in Italian cooking. Today I used cannellini beans as my mashed addition and chick peas as my whole beans. The mashed beans thicken your broth. You can use your favourite white beans. I decided to add the kale in for a pop of colour. Because it is Christmas, I chose red pepper and voila, my Christmas colours. The flavours of this chilli come alive with the red pepper chilli flakes and the oregano. Of course, I used my Calabrian oregano.
One of my favourite Italian white chicken dishes https://recipesatmytable.com/chicken-camerani/
If you are interested in the history of chillihttps://whatscookingamerica.net/History/Chili/ChiliHistory.htm
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- salt and pepper
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 a finely chopped yellow, green or red pepper or a can of chillies
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 stalk chopped Clery
- 1 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cans of white beans ( your choice) Mash one and keep the other whole I used white kidney beans today
- 1/4 cup of copped parsley
- 1 can sliced mushrooms (optional) I didn’t have any on hand, but usually add them
- more chopped parsley for dressing
- fresh lemon for a squeeze of juice to serve
Process
Salt and pepper the chicken. In a pot over medium heat cook the chicken until brown and remove. Sprinkle with the red pepper chilli flakes.
Now add the onion and and sauté the onion. Add the garlic.
Add the chopped celery, corn, pepper and mushrooms. Cook for another minute.
I’s time to add the chicken broth and the one can of mashed beans and the one can of whole beans. Simmer on low for 30 minutes.
Add the chopped parsley and simmer for a few minutes.
Serve with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice and some extra parsley if desired.
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