MICROWAVE WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
Ingredients:
3 whole heads garlic (about 48 cloves), unpeeled
3/4 tsp salt, divided
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 poblano peppers
1 medium onion
1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp Southwestern Seasoning Mix
2 cans (15.5 oz each) Great Northern beans, drained
1 jar (16 oz) salsa verde
Directions:
1. Using (5-in.) Santoku Knife, slice about 1/4 in. off the pointed top of garlic heads to expose cloves. Place garlic cut side up in Classic Batter Bowl. Sprinkle garlic with 1/4 tsp of the salt and drizzle with 2 tbsp of the oil. Cover batter bowl with lid; microwave on HIGH 3 minutes or until garlic is soft. Set aside to cool.
2. Meanwhile, finely dice peppers using Santoku Knife. Chop onion using Food Chopper. Combine peppers and onion in Deep Covered Baker. Trim and finely dice chicken using Boning Knife. Add chicken, seasoning mix, remaining 1 tbsp oil and remaining 1/2 tsp salt to baker; mix well using Master Scraper. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 4 minutes; stir to separate chicken. Cover; microwave an additional 4-6 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
3. Meanwhile, gently squeeze cooled garlic from heads into batter bowl (discard skins); mash using Mix ‘N Masher. Add beans and salsa to batter bowl. Transfer bean mixture to baker; mix well. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 5-7 minutes or until chili is heated through.
Yield: 8 servings (8 cups)
Nutrients per serving: Light (1 cup): Calories 230, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 21 g, Sodium 750 mg, Fiber 4 g
I don't ever have the poblano peppers on hand and just leave the seasoning to the Southwestern Seasoning Mix -- put occasionally, I'll put in just a little finely chopped celery,carrots, and/or green peppers. I usually go a little lighter on the garlic than this recipe too. I always use boneless/skinless
chicken breasts instead of the thighs. Not only are they tastier to me but they are also lower in fat. Maybe I should come up with my own recipe, now that I think of how many changes I actually make! LOL! Main point though -- I LOVE WHITE CHILI!
Here's another recipe for it:
Mexican Two Bean Chicken Chili
Ingredients:
2 cups (500 mL) chicken broth
1 jar (16 ounces or 430 mL) thick and chunky mild salsa
1 cup (250 mL) tomato sauce
1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped (about 11/4 cups/300 mL)
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) black beans
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) pinto beans
1 cup (250 mL) whole kernel corn, drained
3 cups (750 mL) shredded cooked chicken
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 1/2 - 2 tbsp (22-30 mL) chili powder
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
Optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, crushed corn chips or tortilla chips, sliced green onions or fresh cilantro leaves
Directions:
1. Combine chicken broth, salsa and tomato sauce in (4-qt.) Casserole. Add zucchini, beans, corn, chicken, garlic pressed with Garlic Press, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
2. Ladle chili into soup bowls using Spoon. Top with desired toppings.
Yield: 6 servings (10 cups/2.4 L)
Nutrients per serving: (1 2/3 cups/400 mL): Calories 290, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 29 g, Sodium 1740 mg, Fiber 8 g
I confess -- I don't really use a recipe as written. Just look for ideas and start cooking.
