White Bean Chili - Paula Deen

By lindaauman

Ingredients

• 1 lb navy beans, dried
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup onion, diced
• 1 jar green chilies, chopped
• 1 lb chicken, boneless, skinless, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
• cornbread, for serving
• Paula Deen Hot Sauce, for serving
• grated cheese, of your choice, for serving
• sour cream, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Wash beans, cover with water and soak for overnight. Drain.

Place beans in a large pot with chicken stock. Bring to a boil.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat butter and sauté garlic, onion, chicken, salt and pepper for 5 minutes. Add cumin, oregano and jar of green chilies.

Add chicken and vegetable mixture to beans and chicken stock, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then, lower heat to medium, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 - 2 1/2 hours.

Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with cornbread, hot sauce, grated cheese, and sour cream.