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White Chicken Chili

November 11, 2019 By Dawn 4 Comments

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White Chicken Chili is one of those perfect comfort foods that ease the chill from those cold winter days. This is a simple recipe that you will want to make over and over again.

White chicken chili in a bowl with a napkin, spoon, and crackers on the side.

This recipe may be called white chicken chili soup also if you like. I love super easy recipes that are filling and nourishing. And, this is one that fits the bill.

One of my favorite comfort foods is chili, I think that I would be fine with eating it every week during the cold winter months. The one thing when it comes to chili is all the different ways that you can make it. I love it when it comes with a tomato base, but it is delicious with a chicken broth base, too.

Why is it called white chicken chili?

It is called white chicken chili for a few reasons. Instead of the traditional ground beef, chicken is used in its place. There is no tomato base in this recipe, chicken broth is used for the base. Last reason there are no red beans used in this recipe.

White chicken chili in a green bowl with sppon by the side of the bowl.

What types of beans are used in white chicken chili?

Obviously white beans are used. But what are the white beans that are used in this recipe? Cannellini beans (also known as white kidney beans), Great Northern Beans, or Navy Beans are all white beans that can be used.

Ingredients and substitute:

  • Chicken breast – I like using the chicken breast in this recipe, but chicken thighs could be substituted.
  • Olive Oil
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Celery – I like celery in chili, but if you would like to substitute corn for the celery that would work.
  • Great Northern Beans – Cannellini or Navy Beans can be substituted.
  • Seasonings – Chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt go into this recipe.
  • Diced Green Chiles – I used canned chilies, but you can use fresh peppers/chiles for a substitute.

White chicken chili in a green bowl with crackers and spoon on the side.

Steps for making this recipe:

Step One:

Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add the chopped celery, onion, and garlic and cook until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Celery, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven.
Cooked celery, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven.

Step Two:

Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt stir in and cook for about a minute.

Seasoning on top of cooked celery and onion in a Dutch oven.
White beans, chicken, green chiles in a Dutch oven.

Step Three:

Add the chicken, green chiles, and beans. Stir in until well combined.

White chicken chili in a Dutch oven
White chicken chili in a green bowl.

Step Four:

Add the chicken broth and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve

What to serve with white chicken chili?

  • Cornbread
  • Lime wedges
  • Rice
  • Slices of avocado
  • Sour cream
  • Side salad

White chicken chili in a green bowl.

Can you freeze chili?

You can store the chili in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. But if you want to store it longer you can freeze in a freezer container for up to 3 months.

If you are looking for other chili or soup recipes please take a look at these recipes:

  • Spicy Chicken Chili
  • Chicken Curry Chili
  • Chicken Enchilada Chili
  • Black Bean Ham Bone Soup

White chicken chili in a green bowl.

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White chicken chili in a green bowl with crackers and spoon on the side.

White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili is one of those perfect comfort foods that ease the chill from those cold winter days.

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 302kcal
Author: Dawn

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breast cooked
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • salt to taste
  • 7 ounce can diced green chiles
  • 31 ounces Great Northern Beans 2 - 15.5-ounce cans
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven or a soup pot heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and garlic cook until tender about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt stir in and cook for about a minute.
  • Add the chicken, green chiles, and beans. Stir in until well combined.
  • Add the chicken broth and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve.

Notes

  1. This white chicken chili is made with chicken breast, but you can change it to chicken thighs.
  2. Store in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
  3. The chili can be frozen for up to 3 months.
 
 
 
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.1g | Protein: 21.8g | Fat: 8.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 725mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 11.2g | Sugar: 2.8g | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg

 

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  1. angiesrecipes

    November 11, 2019 at 11:33 pm

    Warming and so delicious…perfect for the cold weather!

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  2. David @ Spiced

    November 12, 2019 at 7:18 am

    5 stars
    I love how chili can take so many different forms! This white chicken version sounds delicious…perfect cold weather food right here, Dawn!

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  3. Mimi

    November 12, 2019 at 7:23 am

    Yum. I don’t know if I’ve ever made white chili, even though I’ve been aware of it as an option. Maybe because I lived in Texas so long, and I love adding all of the chile peppers and spices to beef chili. but yours looks fantastic, and I love white beans…

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  4. John / Kitchen Riffs

    November 12, 2019 at 5:43 pm

    Chili is SO good — and I can never get enough of it. 🙂 Chicken is great in chili, and like to combine it with white beans. Super looks recipe — my kind of stuff. Thanks!

    Reply

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