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White Corn Chili with Trader Joe’s Salsa: Recipe Review

By jessica 3 Comments




White Lightning Chili made with Trader Joe's salsa. Couldn't be easier! Healthy, and our whole family loves this dish!

I *love* Trader Joe’s. And I’m not just saying that because it’s cool, in an underground, health-sub-culture way.

Clearly, I have lost most/all semblance of cool since becoming a mom. I wear my pants at my waist now, for crying out loud.

But back to Trader Joe’s. It’s the real deal.

Awhile ago I was searching for unique Trader Joe’s recipes (here’s a great site), and I found this gem of a recipe online for “White Lightning Chili,” made with Trader Joe’s corn salsa.

Our whole family loves it, and now both of my sisters make it regularly. I’ve tweaked it just a bit to our tastes.

Here’s how I make it.

Ingredients:

White Lightning Chili made with Trader Joe's salsa. Couldn't be easier! Healthy, and our whole family loves this dish!

2-3 cups of shredded, cooked chicken

one green pepper, diced small

2 cups chicken broth (I always make homemade!)

2/3 c. of long-grain brown rice, uncooked

1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 can Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed (pictured are white beans, but I recommend pintos)

1 jar of Trader Joe’s Corn and Chile Salsa

Instructions:

Here’s the best part! So easy! You literally dump everything into a pan, put the lid on, and simmer for 30 minutes! To avoid overdone chicken, I often add the chicken ten minutes after everything has come to a low boil. This recipe is amazing! I love it with avocado, cilantro, and sour cream.

Because my son has dairy allergies, he can’t top his with sour cream. To cut the spice for him, I crush up a few wheat crackers or tortilla chips, and add a splash of unsweetened coconut milk.

If you liked this, you might enjoy:

 fall dinners   My Trader Joe’s Shopping List Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Egg-free Never-Know-It Cornbread

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  1. Becky says

    September 6, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Looks great! Mic loves chilli, so I might have to make this next week. 🙂

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  2. Bethany says

    September 6, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    Looks delicious!! Alas, we do not have a Trader Joe’s nearby…could we sub another corn salsa by a different brand?

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    • jessica says

      September 6, 2013 at 8:35 pm

      I’m sure you could, Bethany! This particular salsa is tomato-less, with a little sugar and some heat. Sweet & Spicy. 🙂 But I’m sure it would be yummy with another good variety of corn salsa!

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Hi! I’m Jessica. Former English teacher turned homeschooling mom of three. ESTJ. iPhone addict (in recovery). Anxiety overcomer. Allergy mom (only slightly neurotic). Loved by God, and wife to Mr. Fix Anything. I run a mean 12-minute mile and can make just about anything dairy free. I’m glad you’re here! Read More >>>
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