White Chicken Chili Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
340 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
White Chicken Chili Recipe
Description
This White Chicken Chili recipe combines sautéed chicken, onions, and peppers with garlic, white beans, chicken stock, and a blend of cumin, chili powder, oregano, and cayenne. Simmering the chili for at least 20 minutes allows flavors to meld, and adding cornmeal thickens the stew for a satisfying consistency. The milder heat is balanced by the smoky and spicy notes from the chili powders and roasted green peppers.
The chili can be made creamy by swirling in cream cheese or sour cream near the end of cooking, which brings a smooth richness to the dish. The texture combines tender chicken bites and soft beans with the thickened broth, resulting in a robust yet approachable chili.
This chili can be served as a filling main course especially on cooler days, making a comforting meal. Adding hot sauce on serving allows customization of heat, and toppings like white crumbly cheese and fresh parsley add contrast and freshness.
Corn is a popular addition for some, providing extra texture and sweetness but is optional. Heat levels can be tailored to taste by adjusting the use of jalapeños and cayenne or substituting with milder paprika.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 pounds chicken cut into bite-sized pieces (I use a combination of chicken breast and thighs)
- 2 jalapeno pepper diced (optional, for spicy
- 1 onion diced, small
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 2 roasted green peppers diced (or use 2 4-ounce cans diced green chilies, poblano, Hatch, Anaheim, or others
- 2 cans White beans (drained - 16 ounce cans)
- 2-3 cups chicken stock (Use 2 cups for thicker chili)
- 1 tablespoon cumin ground
- 2 tablespoons chili powder (I love a mix of chili powder blend and ancho powder)
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper use paprika for milder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- hot sauce to taste
- crumbly white cheese for serving, spicy chili flakes, fresh chopped
- chili flakes
- parsley
For Creamy White Chicken Chili
- 8 ounces cream cheese (or use heavy cream or sour cream)
Instructions
- To a large pot, add the oil with the chicken, onion and peppers. Saute about 5 minutes, or until they become tender and the chicken is mostly cooked through.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add in the beans, chicken stock, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for at least 20 minutes. You can easily let it simmer for an hour to let the flavors develop even further.
- Stir the cornmeal into the chili and simmer about 10 minutes to thicken if desired.
- Serve!
For Creamy White Chicken Chili
- If you prefer CREAMY White Chicken Chili, swirl in the cream cheese (or sour cream for a lighter version) during the last 5 minutes of simmering until well incorporated.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels with jalapeños, cayenne, or hot sauce to suit your preference.
- Corn can be added for extra texture and sweetness if desired.
- Swirling in cream cheese at the end creates a creamy variation of the chili.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1300IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 41.8mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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