Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 onion, chopped
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1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
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1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
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3 cloves garlic, crushed
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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3 (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained
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2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
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3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![Ingredients to make Cha Cha's white chicken chili]()
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Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
![A pot of chopped onion cooking in oil]()
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Add jalapeño peppers, chile peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir for 3 minutes.
![A pot of chopped onion, jalapeño peppers, chile peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper]()
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Stir in beans, chicken broth, and chicken. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
![A pot of chicken, beans, chicken broth added to the onion-jalapeno mixture]()
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Remove from the heat. Slowly stir in cheese until melted.
![A pot of Cha Cha's white chicken chili, with cheese being stirred in by a silicone spatula]()
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Serve warm. Enjoy!
![A bowl of white chicken chili garnished with cilantro]()
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Recipe 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 | 118% |
| Vitamin C 25mg | 28% |
| 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.
