Best Bites: Warm up with White Chili
By Donna Erickson
Warm up on Super Bowl Sunday With White Chili
Find winter's warmth in a big bowl of easy-to-prepare white chicken chili. This irresistible recipe is a hearty meal, and I can assure you that it will warm up tummies after an afternoon of sledding or satisfy appetites at a family Super Bowl LX party on Sunday, Feb. 8. Prepare it in a big pot in less than an hour on your stove, or better yet, let it cook for a few hours in a slow cooker so that it's conveniently piping hot whenever you're ready to eat.
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Let kids get involved in prep work that is appropriate for their age and skills. If the older junior chefs in the family have never peeled and chopped fresh garlic, show them how to mince it properly with a sharp knife. They can also take care of chopping the bell peppers and shredding the cheese for the garnish.
Younger kids can shred chunks of chicken or turkey with their hands and pour the beans in a colander to drain.You can get out your measuring spoons and let them accurately measure the herbs and spices, too. Here's what you'll need for 6 servings:
2 15-ounce cans of great northern or pinto beans, drained
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 cups of cooked, shredded chicken or turkey (Save time and pick up ready-to-eat rotisserie chicken at your local market.)
1 1/2 cups sweet bell peppers (red, yellow and green), seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 teaspoons ground cumin (substitute with 1 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning if you prefer)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt to taste
Shredded cheddar or Monterey jack cheese for garnish
Combine all ingredients except cheese in a standard slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
If you don't have a slow cooker, bring the broth, peppers, garlic and seasonings to a simmer in a saucepan on your stove. Cook until peppers are tender, about 5 minutes. Add beans and meat. Simmer for 10-20 minutes.
Ladle in bowls and garnish with the cheese. For variation, add crushed tortilla chips, if you wish. Serve with slices of French bread.
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