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WHITE LIGHTNING CHICKEN CHILI 
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 cans great northern beans, rinsed
1 whole white onion, diced
1 cup frozen white corn
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 bulb fresh garlic, minced
6 habanero peppers
1/2 cup white wine
1 (15 oz.) can chicken broth
2 tsp. cumin powder
1 tsp. coriander powder
1 tbsp. ground white pepper
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 lime, squeezed for juice
1/2 cup dairy sour cream
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

Heat olive oil in large sauté pan to medium-high heat, and add garlic, onions, and chicken. Sauté for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

In a large Dutch oven add chicken broth, cumin, coriander, ground white pepper, lime juice, habanero peppers (if mild chili is preferred, use fewer hot peppers, as desired - the quantity given is very hot!), and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover with lid, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add the chicken, garlic, and onion mixture, plus the corn, beans, yellow bell pepper, mushrooms, and white wine.

Cover and let simmer for approximately 30-35 minutes.

When finished, remove from heat and stir in the sour cream. Garnish with the shredded pepper jack cheese, and serve with crusty garlic bread

Submitted by: Angie Miller

recipe reviews
White Lightning Chicken Chili
 #10585
 jill conlin says:
I used a precooked chicken from the deli instead of the chicken breasts. I doubled the recipe and only used 4 peppers....and it was still hot (or so they tell me!) I think I added more sour cream than it called for....to "cool" it down.

Enjoy!
 #12024
 Lisa G says:
I have made this recipe twice now, and it has received rave reviews. It really is delicious! For those afraid of heat, keep it to 2 peppers. I used 5 the first time and 3 the second. Both had some kick.
 #21895
 Annie (United States) says:
My family loves this recipe! I am so glad I found it. I've made it about 4 times and love it. I don't use a lot of the Hot stuff because the kids can't take it. But it's really good!
 #25849
 Waino (Massachusetts) says:
Try adding some cilantro and a can of coconut milk... the sweetness of the milk offsets the extra spiciness and the cilantro adds depth to the citrus flavor. Very nice.
 #29218
 Kate (Nebraska) says:
OH MY this is a great recipe! I made mine vegetarian by omitting the chicken and using veggie stock. I used three cans of beans to make up for the loss of chicken - one can navy beans, one can northern, and one can butter beans. I also added more stock because it seemed too thick and only used 3 Habaneros. SO HOT but that's the way I like it. I'm going to make this again just like this, but am going to soak and cook up some dried beans instead of canned.
 #187327
 Beth (Nebraska) replies:
What would be a good substitue for habanero peppers? Jalapeno? Thank you.
 #45248
 Kat (New York) says:
ZOMG So hot! I used two habaneros and it was still eye-watering. BUT it was also delicious. I am trying it again with one pepper to see if the heat level is better that way. Definitely tasty, just too spicy without lots of extra sour cream.
 #46636
 Stacy (North Carolina) says:
This is a very good white chili recipe! I doubled the recipe and only used 2 peppers and it was enough heat for me, although I may try 3 peppers next time! I, too, added extra chicken broth and tried the coconut milk and cilantro, which was very good. I also added some red pepper powder and chili powder for extra kick. I will definitely make this again!
   #47871
 Christine (Indiana) says:
A few years ago I was on the search for a good white lightening chili recipe. I found this recipe and gave it a try. My husband and I loved it. My search was over! I've made it several times since and it is always well received. Obviously, 6 habanera peppers is going to make the soup extremely spicy. I've played with the number of peppers added to the soup and also adjusted the amount of white pepper added when serving a large group of people (who have varying degrees of spicy-hot tolerance). Spicy or not this soup is the best!!
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 Brandi (California) says:
I made this for my family and it has been a hit ever since. I only used two habanera peppers and seeded them.
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 Sue (New York) says:
Made this recipe several times. It has become a regular & everyone always loves it. Excellent, yummy & pretty easy.
   #50812
 Rebecca H (Ohio) says:
My husband loves this one! We will definitely make it again. I made a double batch and used 3 chilis and it was still very hot! Will probably reduce to one per batch going forward.
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 Rachel (Texas) says:
Angie, big shout out to you - this recipe is the best yet. I have made this chili for my family several times and each time they are fighting over who has the most. I made it this week for my job and they were fighting over it too. I thank you so much for sharing your recipe.
   #53815
 Butch (North Carolina) says:
Great stuff on toast
   #59374
 Rachael (Minnesota) says:
HELLISHLY good! Seriously though...I diced up 5 yellow habanero peppers and the chili turned out SCREAMIN' hot! For those with milder tastes I would only use 1-2 habaneros. I did not have any coriander powder on hand, but the chili still turned out to be pure sinful delight without it.
ATTENTION: for the cooks who'd like to try this delicious recipe and have never diced habanero peppers - I HIGHLY recommend wearing some sort of disposable kitchen/surgical gloves when doing so. I had to learn the hard way...I made this recipe last night and three of my fingers are still feeling the burn from the peppers' capsaicin oils.
   #59499
 Rachael (Minnesota) says:
Almost forgot to mention that I also couldn't get a yellow bell pepper so I used a red bell pepper, yummy! Also, I omitted the mushrooms because my husband HATES them. Chili turned out fantastic!

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