Super easy White Chili Recipe

I've been making this exact recipe for over 20 years and it gets made several times a year during the fall and winter months. It is easy to make and by now most people have heard of white chili and/or have made it. In case not, I'm sharing it with you.

White Chili

Ingredients

1 jar Randall white northern beans (I've never seen another brand but it is OK to use a different brand)
3 large chicken breast, cooked & shredded
2 large onions, chopped
1/2 c. garlic, minced
1 bunch of celery, chopped
1/2 c. jalapenos from a jar
1/2 c. jalapeno jar liquid
1- 2 quarts of chicken stock (varies on how juicy you want your chili)


Directions

1. Pre cook the chicken in 6 cups of water, seasoned with salt, pepper, celery salt or seeds or seasoning salt. Use 1/4 cup of any combination of the seasonings. Simmer it on the stove for 45 min- 1 hour. Keep an eye on the water. Add to it as needed to keep water above the chicken. This will give you some chicken broth, too. Take chicken and shred it. To save time you can use a store purchased chicken.
2. Once chicken is cooked and shredded, add in all the above ingredients in a large pot. Cook all together, simmering until it the celery and onions are soft. This usually take 1- 1 1/2 hours.
3. Add ins- once the chili is done you can eat it as is or you can have sides for people to add to their chili. We always offer salsa, jalapenos and sour cream.
4. Serve with corn bread or a favorite crusty bread.

Kitchen Notes

I always make a double batch so we have extra for the next day's lunch.

I often use dry white northern beans. If I'm taking this route, they have to be presoaked and cooked until semi soft before adding in with all the other ingredients. Follow the directions and time needed for prep on bean bag on pre soaking and cooking.