I’m Cooking Something GOOD In My Kitchen


I’m thrilled to take part in Pretty Mommy’sย Fall Recipe Exchange.ย  I’veย already gathered some great recipes, and today I’m happy to share my own.ย 
This past weekend I got busy in my kitchen whipping up our family favorite, white chicken chili.ย  This is no ordinary white chicken chili.ย ย This is the best white chicken chili you will ever have.ย  Trust me.ย  Make this.ย  Your family and guests will love you all the moreย for it.ย 

Before we begin, gather your ingredients:

1 T olive oil
4-5 cloves garlic
1 t ground cumin
1 1/2ย t dried oregano
1/4ย t cayenne
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
(2) 4 ounce cans chopped green chilis
(2) 16 ounce cans great northern beans
6 cups chickenย stock (I like the low sodium version)
2-3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

Let the goodness begin.

In a large pot, heat oil to med/high.ย  Then get to grating your garlic and add it in.

ย (Note: I can’t believe I’mย posting a photo of my profile.ย ย I must really love you all.ย  Or the soup.)
Next, add the chilis, chicken, oregano, cayenne, and cumin.๏ปฟ
(That’s my husband’s arm.ย  Mine are not that hairy.)

(You can certainly boil up your own chicken and broth, but I like to use a rotisserie from the deli.)
Now you’ll want to let this saute and get all lovey in the pot, about 2 minutes.ย  You wish your screen had scratch-n-sniff capabilites right now.๏ปฟ

(Mmmm.)
Next, grab your beans and give them a good rinse.
Add ’em to the pot.
Let the stock join in onย the funย too.๏ปฟ
Give it all a good stir.ย  Bring to a boil and then simmer coveredย for about 1.5 – 2 hours.ย  All the magic is happening here.ย  Good things.
(Nevermind that the lid isn’t on the pot here.)
It’ll begin to look something like this.๏ปฟ

When you’ve decided it has cooked long enough and you must have a bowl, turn off the heat andย stir inย about 2 cups of cheese (if you dare).

Babies willย eagerlyย eat it up.ย  Husbands will declare you a better cook than your mother-in-law (maybe not).ย  Guests will throwย galas in your honor (probably not).

Garnish with more cheese andย serve with garlic herb buttered toasts.ย  Dig in.

You can stop here.ย  Or, if you’re really daring, you’ll try these bacon chocolate chip cookies.ย  Yes, bacon chocolate chip cookies.๏ปฟย 
Grab someย pre-packaged chocolate chip cookie dough and form your cookies.ย  Fry up some bacon.ย  The trick is to get it really, really crispy.ย  You’ll probably need to dry it out a little in the oven.ย  Crumble the bacon into tiny pieces and place on a plate.ย ย Dip one side of theย cookies in the bacon and lay on a cookie sheet (bacon side down).

Bake them per your cookie label’sย instructions.

Sweet and salty goodness, folks!

Thanks for joining me today.ย  You really can’t go wrong with the chicken chili.ย  It’ll warm your pretty tootsies this fall.ย  Also, be sure to check out Rebecca’s blogย tomorrow for another tasty dish!

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  1. You are beautiful Chassity!!

    And I have to say your kitchen is AMAZING!! I’m so jealous right now. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    And that chili looks so good. I think I want to try it.

  2. I’m sure the chili is delicious, but can we talk about your kitchen for a minute? WOW. Gorgeous. =)

  3. Yum, I cant wait to try these two recipes!! And I am in agreeance with everyone else…you and your kitchen are both stunning ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. severely jealous of your kitchen…you will have to bring me some chili and some cookies to console me ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. Oh, wow, that looks so delicious! I love the white beans and chicken breast as an alternative to the traditional chili, looks delish! Gorgeous gorgeous backsplash my dear, loving it! Thanks for visiting this morning!
    xo
    Kate

  6. Yum, your dish looks delish… I must say thought I can’t stop drooling over your kitchen…. amazing!

  7. I felt just like I was watching a favorite cooking show…[wishing I had smellovision:)] beautiful {clean} kitchen, beautiful host, and all of the steps clearly portrayed. Wonderful post and photographs! Looks delicious (and I’ll definitely need to try those cookies- to test the ol’ saying out, “Everything’s better with bacon.”

  8. WOW. Im with everyone…..maybe a kitchen tour? Im dying to see more kitchen!!!! Oh and bacon cookies, genius. Because everything IS better with bacon.

  9. Ditto! Ditto! Ditto! Adding this to my grocery list and that kitchen – wow!

  10. I love love chicken chili and yours looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!!! I’m so loving all these great fall recipes!

  11. Love the backsplash.

    I’ve made bacon chocolate chip cookies from scratch (no judgment) and they are delish.

  12. Okay…I am really excited about this recipe but I kept getting distracted by your kitchen! I am reading along and here I am thinking “Mmm… yummy…omg love the tile…and mmmm…cheese…holy cow that is an amazing kitchen!”
    And bacon? Everything is better with bacon!
    So happy to find you via Michelle.
    Best,
    Tina

  13. Oooh this looks yummy! I know what I’m cooking this weekend! And lady, I love your profile. You’re a knockout! Love ya bunches. ๐Ÿ™‚

  14. that might be the most gorgeous kitchen i’ve ever seen! so glad i found your blog today

    http://www.thingsthatsparkleblog.blogspot.com

  15. I’m pretty late on saying this…but…forget the chili, your kitchen is to die for! I’m obsessed with the color grey right now!

  16. Wanted to let you know that I made a vegetarian version of this chili with tempeh and it was so delic! The Husband couldn’t get enough. Thanks for the recipe!

  17. I really need to see the rest of your house (in a non-stalkery way)! Also, this sounds delish!

  18. Neil Giesler

    Made the chili tonight…it was delish.

  19. Mmmmmm looks good! Gorgeous kitchen btw!! Thanks for stopping by my blog too ๐Ÿ™‚

  20. I think I lost focus on the recipe when I saw your beautiful kitchen….

  21. BACON CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES???? Why the heck am I not pregnant – I would SO murder an entire batch of those. Thanks for the recipe C! Side note – Harts in Jasper for Christmas…Need anything from Il Gufo, would consider an exchange? ; )

  22. Ashlee

    I am renovating my kitchen and I LOVE LOVE LOVE your backsplash tile. Can you tell me where you found it or who makes it? Thanks!

    1. Thanks Ashlee. If I remember correctly, Saltillo Tile is where we got it. That’s all I can remember and we’ve since moved from that home. xoxo

  23. Jaime

    This backsplash is exactly what I have been looking for. Could you share where I could find it. Beautiful!
    Jaime