White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili

4.4 of 5 (492)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 234.5
  • Total Fat: 6.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 53.1 mg
  • Sodium: 537.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
  • Protein: 25.0 g

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Introduction

This chili is packed with flavor and fiber. Make a big batch for a crowd or freeze it in single-serving containers for up to four months.
 This chili is packed with flavor and fiber. Make a big batch for a crowd or freeze it in single-serving containers for up to four months.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1 T olive oil
    2 lbs (32 oz) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, diced into 1-inch cubes
    1 onion, diced
    3 cloves garlic, grated
    1 t salt
    1 t ground cumin
    1/2 t chili powder
    1/8 t cloves, ground
    1/8 t cayenne pepper
    4 (15.5 oz cans) cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained and rinsed
    28 oz chicken stock, low sodium
    2 c corn, frozen
    2 (4 oz cans) green chilis
    1 lime
    3/4 c low fat, shredded monterey jack cheese


Directions

Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken and onion. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic cloves and spices, continue to cook for 1-2 minutes. Add beans and stock. Stir and simmer for 25 minutes. Add corn and green chilis , continue to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and squeeze lime into chili. Serve with 1 tablespoon of cheese per cup of soup.
If you prefer a thicker chili, puree 1/4 of the soup before you add the corn.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    72 of 75 people found this review helpful
    If anyone is doing Weight Watchers along with the SparkPeople...this recipe has 4 points per serving, I am assuming a serving for this recipe is 1 cup. - 10/14/09


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    Incredible!
    58 of 61 people found this review helpful
    omg this was delicious! i will make it again. it was a cold day first snow and my husband was very greatful for this. he ate his with french bread. mine with one square of cornbread. yummy. i didnt change a thing. after all she is the chef. - 10/12/09


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    Incredible!
    52 of 53 people found this review helpful
    Excellent recipe, but not thick enough...so I pureed ~2 of the 4 cans of beans with some of the broth to get some needed thickness. I substituted jalapenoes for green chilies (all that had) and doubled the cumin, cayenne, and chili powder. I omitted the cloves. Yummy! - 1/3/10


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    Incredible!
    47 of 48 people found this review helpful
    Amazing! I added bell pepper with the onions and doubled the spices (except the salt). I followed the suggestion to puree 1/4 of it to get a thicker consistency. It made a huge amount - great for leftovers and it freezes well. I served it with pita chips the first night and cornbread after that. - 10/16/09


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    47 of 48 people found this review helpful
    I made this in my crockpot minus the corn. Went a little heavier on the chilis and added corriander and cillantro from the garden. It's a new family favorite, sooooooo yummy. - 10/14/09


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    Very Good
    25 of 27 people found this review helpful
    This was a very tasty chicken chili. I made the recipe according to the directions. I found the chili a little bland, so I doubled the spices and garlic. This gave it a nice little kick and just the right seasoning. Easy and delicious and healthy to boot! - 2/2/10


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    Incredible!
    24 of 25 people found this review helpful
    I used dried beans to reduce the sodium content and leftover roasted chicken from the day before. I didn't use the cloves, but my family loved it! The lime was a great twist! Thanks!! - 10/26/09


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    Incredible!
    22 of 23 people found this review helpful
    This was very good! I used ground turkey instead of chicken, and I added a can of tomatoes. I was a little afraid of the cloves, but I put them in anyway. The spices were really good, and the lime makes all the difference! I will definitely be making this again! - 1/19/10


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    Very Good
    19 of 20 people found this review helpful
    Very good! I've been looking for a chicken chili. The only thing I did different was leave out the ground cloves. - 10/26/09


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    Incredible!
    15 of 15 people found this review helpful
    This was wonderful! It was thick enough for me so I didn't puree it. I did add one frozen pack of spinach and I think it helped thicken it up a bit. I didn't see where it said how much a serving size was, so I guessed that it was a 1 cup??? - 1/28/10


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    Very Good
    13 of 13 people found this review helpful
    I cooked the chicken and then throw all it in my crock pot. Turned out great. Even my kids ate some. - 11/2/09


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    Incredible!
    13 of 13 people found this review helpful
    This was a great soup to make for our first fall like weather in Florida. I did not add the cayenne pepper, I must admit I am a baby for hot spicies. I did thicken the soup and loved it. I found I like green chilis. New item for me to try in other receipes. I will be making this alot. Thanks:) - 10/21/09


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    Incredible!
    12 of 13 people found this review helpful
    At my sister's suggestion I cut the recipe in half for just me and added Green Taco sauce or salsa the kind w/ tomatillos - 4 oz for half the recipe - it is even better after it sits. This is great. (I didn't add any salt - just a little when I served it.) - 2/17/10


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    Very Good
    12 of 13 people found this review helpful
    Added one can of chicken broth(instead of 2), ond can of no salt corn(instead of frozen), have bottled chopped garlic always on hand in the frig so a tablespoon of that and bottled jalepenos about 1/4 of a cup for color and heat.
    The guys loved it!     - 1/30/10


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    Very Good
    11 of 11 people found this review helpful
    Very good and filling. I used white northern beans instead. Using the kroger private select organic cans of beans resulted in a bit less sodium. I added 3 T reduced-fat sour cream on top of each serving - Yum. Next time, I'll add something to add a bit more heat to it - a little more cumin (?) - 1/17/10


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    Incredible!
    11 of 11 people found this review helpful
    This was a great meal! I added everything except the corn..such great flavor and not to hot. - 10/19/09


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    Very Good
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
    We have made this twice - once with ground turkey and once with ground chicken. It's VERY good!!!!!!!!!! - 1/10/10


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    Incredible!
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Just finished my bowl of chili and it was delicious!!! I had to substitute the listed beans for what I had (no salt added pinto beans) and it was still incredibly yummy! - 1/25/10


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    Very Good
    9 of 10 people found this review helpful
    I made this with pork instead of chicken, very good. - 11/16/09


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    Very Good
    9 of 10 people found this review helpful
    I made this with my homemade broth and boiled chicken, added pickled jalapeno peppers and it was heavenly. ( i like spicy food) - 10/29/09


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    Very Good
    8 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Husband and daughter loved it, i made it with vegetable broth and i added Mrs Dash and some poultry seasoning. I used 2 cans of cannelloni beans and 2 cans of the red kidney beans for color. I topped it with cheese, tomatoes, and celery.next time i will use the crock pot with the dried beans - 1/2/10


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    8 of 11 people found this review helpful
    We LOVE Chicken Chili but never thought of using white beans. They have less fat! I am going to make this today. Thank you! - 12/30/09


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    Very Good
    8 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Awesome. I didn't have green chilies so I used Ancho chilies, great smokey flavor. - 11/15/09


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    Very Good
    6 of 9 people found this review helpful
    I experimented a little with the ingredients (sorry but I am not grating garlic cloves), but it turned out very delicious and filling. Definitely a keeper. - 10/20/09


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    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Hubby doesn't like spicy foods but he gave this an 8 out of 10 and said he would eat it again. It seemed to make only 8 cups which to my way of thinking is 8 servings and 339 calories per serving. - 2/16/10


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    Very Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Delicious and filling. I think it needed just a bit more zip, though, so next time I'll double the cayenne. - 10/30/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    This was really good - even my picky husband gave it a "Very good" rating, and my son loved it. Definitely will make this again, and easy to make it your own, depending on what's in the frig or cupboard. - 10/27/09


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    5 of 18 people found this review helpful
    There are no cloves in this recipe. It is cloves of garlic. - 10/26/09


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    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I made this in a slow cooker and I wonder if that made a difference because it wasn't as spicy as I hoped. We enjoyed it, however. Very low calorie since using the slow cooker eliminated the olive oil. - 1/29/10


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Did mine in the crock pot - cooked the chicken and onion and then dumped everything (but the corn and cheese) in and let it cook. I got different calorie / carb ratings when I input the recipe... not sure why. - 1/26/10


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    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I make this without the corn or the cheese. I like a small dab of low fat sour cream instead of the cheese. It is a family favorite at our house in the winter - 1/18/10


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    First time to try this reciepe and it turned out TERRIFIC! I did omit the cloves as I don't care for them. The pureeing worked like a charm. I did use some blue tortillia chips as a side. Next time I make it, I plan to omit the corn and see how I like it that way. - 1/9/10


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    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Wow! This was very good and I will definitely be making it again. Everyone in my family liked it very much, and they are a tough bunch to please, especially my husband who would prefer to eat red meat at every meal! It was very hearty and satisfying. - 1/6/10


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This was wonderful. Its a keeper for us and well make this again. Full body, filling and has great flavor. I was surprised as I'm not a big bean fan. My husband was questioning the ingredients, but turns out it will be a favorite. - 1/5/10


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    Incredible!
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    FYI- Turkey (all those left overs?) can be used instead of the Chicken, tastes just as good and a little lower for Carbs. I'm glad Meg liked it. - 12/23/09


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    Good
    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Made this with leftover turkey. I did tweek the liquid and chilis, cloves. Something was missing but otherwise very good. - 11/30/09


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    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    this was really great. I decided to use just 1 can of chilis and I probably should have used both. My husband likes things a bit spicier, so I'll know for next time. So, there was more for me lol - 11/11/09


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Loved it, I will be making it many times this winter! - 11/4/09


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Pretty good, I did add a poblano pepper. Even better the next day! - 10/24/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I love the basis and the basics of this recipe, just would like to use the UNcanned version of the beans and chilis for reduced sodium. I make my own chicken broth by just poaching a whole chicken and using the meats off the bones. I am also using fresh corn off the cob seeing it is farmers market - 7/14/10


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I really liked this recipe. I added a chopped red pepper when I added the garlic. I also added a can of chopped fire roasted tomatoes. When I added the lime juice, I added some fresh chopped cilantro. I did not use the cloves. I would definitely use this recipe again - 3/16/10


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Very good dish- made exactly as written & I added a scoop of brown rice on top. Husband & teenage son gobbled it up and plan to take it for lunch tomorrow. - 2/4/10


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I made this today - following the recipe exactly. Good stuff! Next time I might add a little more of the spices, and a spoonful of chicken base, but it was good enough I will make it again! Chef hubby liked it too! - 1/31/10


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    Incredible!
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I love this recipe, it is very similar to one I have been using for years and I was so happy to see it and be able to see the nutritional values. If I have a lot of time I use dried beans and cook them. I also use a mix of jalapenos/green chilis to add a little more heat. Thank you! - 1/19/10


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    Very Good
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Delicious but, a bit bland to my seasoned taste buds. I had to add 1 tsp of ground cumin, 1/2 tsp of cayanne, a sprinkle of dry basil, 1 tbsp of fresh parsley and 1 stalk of scallion, chopped fine to 1/2 the recipe prepared, for flavor. If I did not have to add any more flovoring, would rate 5 star - 12/30/09


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    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Hey I just wanted to comment that I weigh and measure food. I wish the serving size was more specific...I am guessing this is a one cup serving, but IF you're reading this Meg, it would be so helpful to have the serving sizes listed this way! Thanks! - 12/25/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I enjoy white chicken chili, but had never included cloves when making it, so this was a variation I wanted to try. This chili was very tasty, with a nice blend of spices, and I'll definitely file this with my other chili recipes for making again in the future. - 12/23/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This was delish! Even my kids went back for seconds. Wouldn't change a thing and will make again - 10/26/09


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    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I'm assuming a single serving is one cup -- is that correct. Can't wait to try this. - 10/12/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Reduced sodium, used ground turkey, added finely diced carrots and celery (with onions), pureed 1/2 the beans, added chopped spinach (with peppers) and cut corn by 1/2. So, so good! - 7/14/10


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was the best white chicken chili I have had in a long time!!! Wonderful - 3/17/10


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I made is exactly as listed and it turned out perfect!! - 2/5/10


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    Very Good
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I added a little bit more chili powder, but it was great! - 1/27/10


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    Very Good
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    loved it, added little more spices and 2 Tab of jalapeno dip, 2tab is 60 cal i added it to the full pot of soup so would not add too much cal to it, also only used 3 cans of beans in stead of 4 - 1/25/10


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    made this last nigt for dinner....the whole family enjoyed this. Thank You! - 1/14/10


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Worth the time, so good! - 1/6/10


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Yummy, I will be making this again. Make sure you don't leave out the lime. It added a nice kick. - 1/6/10


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    Incredible!
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I made this yesterday w/ blk beans,frz.wht corn. brwn rice, jar of chipolte lime salsa, seared ch breast w/mrs dash seasong. mixed all ingredients in lge bowl while chk is browing. Add chk to crockpot/slower cooker and pour remaing. ingred on top and cook on high 4-5 hrs. srv w/taco & LT sour cream. - 12/30/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Fabulous recipe. I did add bell pepper and doubled the spices. This is a keeper that I'll be making quite often. - 12/28/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My husband and I loved this recipe. It's going to be one of our favorites....yummm. Give this one a try. You wont be disappointed. - 12/27/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    So good! Will add this to my winter round up. And will certainly include it in the 4th of July line up. - 12/26/09


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    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I recommend using ground chicken instead of cubes - gives a more traditional look but maintains the nutritional content. - 12/23/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was awesome! Hubby did say it was a little spicy for him so I may adjust that next time, but everyone else loved it! Makes great leftovers for the weeks lunches also!! - 12/23/09


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    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This tasted great and was easy to make. - 11/1/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I made a lot of adjustments, just based on what was and was not in my fridge/cabinet... but it smells good! I wish i'd started it in the crockpot earlier cause its not looking like it will make it for din...maybe breakfast :) - 10/26/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Very good! I was worried all the green chilis would make it too spicy but it was perfect! - 10/26/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Oh go ahead, add some corn, don't be afraid, life is short!!! - 10/26/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    the family loved it.....I used ground turkey..this will one to make at least once a month during the colder time of year... - 10/26/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Made this last night. Delicious. I taste tested before adding the lime and it was good then tasted after adding the lime and it was Great! - 10/25/13


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I luv this recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 10/29/12


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Love it. Love it to death. My only changes was I added some garlic powder and went a little nuts on the cayenne (it was a little bland for my taste otherwise). This is my favorite dinner. - 8/24/12


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    delicious - 10/16/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This recipe is a keeper! The sweetness of the corn makes this twist on plain old chili simply delectable! - 7/14/10


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is similar to a Bon Appetit recipe that I've made. It uses turkey sausage instead of chicken, and garbanzo beans in addition to the white beans. It is one of my favorite recipes! - 7/14/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    OH MY, LOVED IT! So Yummy! Since I love to cook, I added fresh cilantro & ommited cloves, it was delicious. My boyfriend said it reminded him of fancy chicken noodle soup! I took some to my parents, who loved it too! - 7/12/10


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Simmering on the stove right now! I used fresh Pasilla Chiles, and a bunch of fresh cilantro, no cloves (didn't have any) and used more of all other spices and just 16 oz of broth...smelling amazing! Will serve with rice and sliced avocado! - 5/25/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is going to be a regular in our family from here on out... Sooo flavorful and delicious! I added a little avocado and some nonfat greek yogurt (sour cream would work too) on top and that made it over the top good. I will be making this again soon. - 5/22/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was amazing. I didn't use cayenne or cloves...omitted the salt. I added frozen spinach ...increased the amount of spices....used a little less liquid....and added fresh cilantro. I will absolutely make it again...friends are already asking for the recipe. - 5/11/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    So yummy! My family loved it & I'm having the leftovers (very little) for lunch today! - 4/1/10


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was excellent! Spicy the way I like it without being overpowering. Some people may want to try 1 can of green chiles instead of 2 or omit the chili powder. All in all, it was an excellent recipe. Thnaks! - 3/26/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Delish!! My kids even loved it. - 3/9/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I added some chia seeds to thicken the chili. I left out the cloves and corn and doubled the cumin and garlic. - 2/28/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was outstanding! My kids loved it an asked for seconds. - 2/27/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Loved it! I did add one 4 oz can of jalapeno peppers, since we like HOT! Forgot to puree part before adding corn; will do that next time. - 2/25/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was a very good recipe that my entire family enjoyed. I will add peppers next time (just as a personal preference), - 2/25/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was so flavorful. Only change I made was added a little more cumin, fresh jalapenos, and fresh (instead of canned) green chilies. Hubby and kids loved it! - 2/22/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    delicious didn't change anything made it many times Perfect recipe for these colder days - 2/3/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was great! I planned to freeze half, but it was so good we ended up eating the leftovers all week! - 2/3/10


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    O.K.
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was okay...a little bland for our tastes. - 2/1/10


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made it yesterday for dinner tonight. I added celery to it but kept in corn. Will have brown rice with an avacado sauce I made from one of the recipes here. Also will serve a tossed salad for more veggies. - 1/18/10


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I,ve been looking for a good White Chicken Chili sounds like I've found it! - 12/23/09


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Love this - 10/26/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    really tasty all the family loved it - 10/26/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Yummy! I love chili!!!!! - 10/26/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I have been looking for something like this and will cook it up this weekend. It looks YUMMY...... thanks! - 10/26/09


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    YUMMY! - 10/26/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    All enjoyed ...Johanna ate it with little complaint. - 10/16/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Completely and totally awesome! - 10/14/09


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    1 of 6 people found this review helpful
    This does sound good and less fattening - 9/19/09


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    Very Good
    I enjoyed it, only made half the amount of the recipe since I'm the only one eating it ! - 5/12/21