Cha Cha's White Chicken Chili

Name: Cha Cha's White Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers; 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 3 (15 ounce) cans white beans; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth; 3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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Cha Cha's chili with white beans and chicken is delicious but kind of spicy, so watch out!

Recipe by Cathy

Updated on April 27, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Add jalapeño peppers, chile peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in beans, chicken broth, and chicken. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat. Slowly stir in cheese until melted. Serve warm.

Marisa R.

Tips:

Substitute mild green chiles for the jalapeños if you're scared! Use more chicken and cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

684	Calories
17g	Fat
75g	Carbs
59g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 684
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 7g	35%
Cholesterol 102mg	34%
Sodium 1896mg	82%
Total Carbohydrate 75g	27%
Dietary Fiber 17g	61%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 59g
Vitamin C 25mg	126%
Calcium 488mg	38%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 1818mg	39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.