White Bean and Chicken Chili

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Giada at HomeEpisode: Surf's Up

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (75)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(75)

Cook Time:
1 hr 15 min
Level:
--
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 8 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 15 min
Total:: 1 hr 23 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds ground chicken
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 tablespoons flour
2 (15-ounce cans) cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained
1 bunch (about 1 pound) Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves chopped into 1-inch pieces
11/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the ground chicken, 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, fennel seeds, oregano, and chili powder. Cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Stir the flour into the chicken mixture. Add the beans, Swiss chard, corn, and chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 55-60 minutes until the liquid has reduced by about half and the chili has thickened. Add the red pepper flakes and simmer for another 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Ladle the chili into serving bowls. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

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Comments & Reviews

recipe White Bean and Chicken Chili
Dawn Scottsdale, AZ 11-14-2009
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Delicious, Every Guest Asked for the Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a Halloween get together at my house full of parents and kids. I doubled this recipe to make sure I had... enough for everyone (along with another pot of beef chili). Everyone loved this chili; the chard in it is wonderful. The flavor is fantastic. I might add more beans this time but I can't really think of anything else I would change. The ground chicken is a great time saver, if you have more time it might be good to use some dark and white meat diced into pieces. Read more
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Jeffrey Richardson, TX 11-05-2009
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Keeper
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

The base of this recipe is very good. I simply replaced the greens with Spinach as my local market had no chard. I did up... the flour a tablespoon, you have to know to adapt to your enviornment (addressed to previous comments). The Chili is more mild and the flavors are subtle, but an excellent alternative. Give this a try, thanks Giada! Read more
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MELISSA Atlanta, GA 11-05-2009
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It's a winner!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe on Halloween night for a crowd and there wasn't a drop left. It is so easy and a great alternative to... traditional chili. I started the chili with some pancetta and added a little more crushed red pepper than the recipe calls for. I served it with toasted crostinis with olive oil and shaved parm. YUM!Read more
recipe White Bean and Chicken Chili
Sarah Athens, GA 10-31-2009
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SOOO yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This chili is absolutely delicious! I only used one pound of chicken, which was still plenty, and couldn't find Swiss Chard,... so I just used kale, which was still delicious. It makes a TON though, so be prepared for leftovers! Mine froze well, so definitely something you could make and save for later! I'm not a huge fan of parsely, so I'll probably leave that off next time. But you have to give this a try... it's the perfect meal to warm you up on a cold or rainy day!Read more
recipe White Bean and Chicken Chili
Rhonda Newton, TX 10-31-2009
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white bean chicken chili
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I MADE THIS RECIPE ON HALLOWEEN, TONIGHT. I WAS VERY EXCITED ABOUT IT. IN FACT I DOUBLED THE RECIPE. I WAS SO SURE IT WAS... GONNA BE GOOD, BUT WAS VERY DISSAPPOINTED. THE FLAVORS TOGETHER DIDN'T MIX AND IT JUST DIDN'T DO ANYTHING FOR ME OR MY FAMILY. THUMBS DOWN. I WILL NOT MAKE THIS RECIPE AGAINRead more
recipe White Bean and Chicken Chili
Jim Caledonia, WI 10-30-2009
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Excellent!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So good, making it again this weekend. Used cubed, brined chicken breast, works great. Fennel seeds are a must, brilliant!