Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (15 oz) cans Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple, peeled and diced
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 (4 oz) can diced mild green chilies
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded (for topping)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté the chopped yellow onion over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the chili powder and ground cumin, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add the chicken breasts, chicken broth, rinsed beans, and diced green chilies to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Step 3: Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the chili and place them on a cutting board. Shred the chicken using two forks, then return the shredded meat back into the chili pot.
- Step 4: Stir in the diced apple, ensuring it is submerged in the broth. Continue to simmer the chili, uncovered, for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the apples to soften slightly and the flavors to meld.
- Step 5: Season the chili with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the White Cheddar & Apple Chicken Chili into serving bowls and top each serving generously with the sharp white cheddar cheese shreds before serving.
Notes
- For easy future meals, cool leftover chili completely, transfer it to airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to three months.
- When reheating on the stovetop, warm gently over low heat, stirring often, and always save the fresh white cheddar topping until the moment of serving.
- For a gourmet touch, try finishing each bowl with a small dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of toasted pecans to complement the apple and cheese.
- To maintain the subtle flavor and slight structure of the Honeycrisp apple, ensure you stir it in only during the final 15 minutes of simmering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American