White Chicken Chili

Chad is such a lover of white chicken chili. I have been trying different recipes and this is my favorite so far. It's also very easy. It's not to spicy for the younger crowd but you can definetely tweek the recipe so it could be.

1 tbsp canola oil
1 large onion chopped
1 lb boneless skinless chcken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
3 cans chicken broth
2 cans cannellini beans, drained (couldn't find them so I used white beans and G. Northern beans)
1 can chopped green chilies (you can add 1 more can for a little more spice)
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp ground cumin
(can add a dash of cayenne if you like)
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Chopped Cilantro (did you know you can buy dried cilantro? I love it)

In 4 qrt sauce pan or dutch oven heat oil over med-high. Add onion, garlic and chicken. Cook and stir until chicken isn't pink. Add remaining ingredients except Cheese. (I used dried cilantro so I added it with rest.) If using fresh wait till you add the cheese. Heat to boiling and then reduce heat and simmer 10 -15 mins, stirring occasionally. Add cheese and cilantro, stir until cheese is melted and enjoy with some tortilla chips or a flour tortilla.

White Chili Chicken

We had this for dinner last night and Chad and I loved it!

2 cans Northern Beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups shredded chicken
7 cups chicken broth
1 can Rotel (mild)
1 chopped onion
4 piecs of garlic clove- chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp parsley

For my picky eaters I pureed the rotel, onion and garlic. Combine everything in crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours. (I spray my crockpot with pam, which makes for an easy cleanup). About 10 mins. before ready to serve add a few large handfuls of colbyjack cheese and about 2 tablespoons of sour cream. Turn on high and stir a few times until melted. Then serve.

Taco Soup

2 cans kidney beans, rinsed drained
2 cans black beans, rinsed drained
1 can sweet corn drained
1 lrg can crushed tomatoes
1 lrg can water (I used tomatoe can)
1/2 can green chilis (can add whole if want)
Small onion or about 1/4-1/2 cup dried onion
1 pound ground beef, cooked
Garlic fresh or about 1 tsp powder
taco seasoning (sorry I didn't measure, I would guesstamate 2TBSP)
1 1/2 tsp ranch dry dressing mix
salt and pepper to taste

Mix together in crockpot and let simmer. Top with shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips. I served with yummy homemade cornbread also. I have been told that cilantro is a good addition.

Enchilada Soup

This one is from my sis Jody.

4 chicken breast cooked and shredded
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can corn drained
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cans cream of potato
3 chicken boullion cubes
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 cup grated cheese
2 cups water
2 Tbsp sourcream

Put everything in crockpot and let it cook or in large pan on stove and heat until warm. Serve with crushed tortilla chips and shredded cheese

Baked Potato Soup

1/4 C butter
1/4 c chopped onion
1/4 c. flour
1 can chicken broth
1 can evaporated Milk
2 lrg or 3 med. baked potatoes (cooked)
crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions
salt and pepper

Melt butter in lrg pan over medium heat. Add onion, cook stirring occasionally for 1-2 mins. Stir in flour. Stir in broth and milk. Add pulp from potatoes and mash (will be chunky) into mixture until comes to a boil. You can either set out rest of ingredients to have them top themselves or you can do what I do. Add a large handful or two of cheese, salt, pepper, a handful of onions and bacon, mix until cheese is melted and serve with rolls.

Makes 4-5 servings, so double if feeding big appetites.