Chili is one of those comfort meals that everyone enjoys, and if you happen to like chicken like most people, then this delicious White Chicken Chili recipe is one of the best things you’ll discover.
The white chicken chili is one of the alternatives to beef chili, and it is a rich and delightful dish that is made with tender chicken, beans, and a tasteful soup. Without taking too much time, let’s get right into the chicken.
White Chicken Chili Recipe
The white chicken chili is a lovely meal that makes for a memorable dinner with family and friends. This recipe is simple and easy to prepare, and it tastes out of this world. Making this on a cold night would be an absolute scene.
How to Make White Chicken Chili Recipe
Getting to prepare white chicken chili is pretty straightforward, and it doesn’t take much time to be ready. If you have an instant pot or slow cooker, then you can also take advantage of them for this recipe (I’ll also show you how to use a normal pot).
Ingredients for Preparing White Chicken Chili
Preparing white chicken chili takes quite a bit of ingredients but I promise you they’re worth it once you have a taste of the meal. Here are the ingredients you need to prepare the white chicken chili recipe.
- 2½ cups of shredded cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken
- 2½ cups of low-sodium chicken broth
- 1½ cups of frozen or canned corn
- 2 cans of cannellini beans or great northern beans
- 1½ cups of diced green chilies
- 1 cup of sour cream
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons of cumin
- ½ teaspoon of paprika
- ½ teaspoon of dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon of ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- ½ tablespoon of lime juice
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- Sliced green onions, as toppings
- Freshly chopped cilantro, as toppings
Instructions on Preparing the White Chicken Chili Recipe
Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to prepare the white chicken chili recipe.
Step 1: Get a large pot over medium-high heat, then pour in the olive oil. Add in the onions and sauté for 3 minutes, then add in the minced garlic afterwards, and sauté for an additional 45 seconds.
Step 2: Add in the seasoning (cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper, dried oregano), green chilies, chicken broth, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then allow to simmer for 15 minutes on medium-low heat.
Step 3: Drain and rinse the beans with a strainer, and set aside in a bowl. Transfer half of the beans to a blender or food processor, add ½ cup of the soup mix from the step above, and puree till almost smooth.
Step 4: Now, stir in the pureed beans, whole beans, and corn to the soup in the pot, then simmer for 5 minutes on medium-low heat.
Step 5: Stir in the shredded chicken, sour cream, and lime juice to the soup, and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
Notes:
- Chicken stock can work as a good enough substitute for chicken broth if you can’t find it around.
- Another variety of pre-cooked white beans will work in place of cannellini or great northern beans.
White Chicken Chili Recipe
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 2½ cups of shredded cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken
- 2½ cups of low-sodium chicken broth
- 1½ cups of frozen or canned corn
- 2 cans of cannellini beans or great northern beans
- 1½ cups of diced green chilies
- 1 cup of sour cream
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1½ teaspoons of cumin
- ½ teaspoon of paprika
- ½ teaspoon of dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon of ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- ½ tablespoon of lime juice
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Sliced green onions as toppings
- Freshly chopped cilantro as toppings
Instructions
- Get a large pot over medium-high heat, then pour in the olive oil. Add in the onions and sauté for 3 minutes, then add in the minced garlic afterwards, and sauté for an additional 45 seconds.
- Add in the seasoning (cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper, dried oregano), green chilies, chicken broth, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then allow to simmer for 15 minutes on medium-low heat.
- Drain and rinse the beans with a strainer, and set aside in a bowl. Transfer half of the beans to a blender or food processor, add ½ cup of the soup mix from the step above, and puree till almost smooth.
- Now, stir in the pureed beans, whole beans, and corn to the soup in the pot, then simmer for 5 minutes on medium-low heat.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, sour cream, and lime juice to the soup, and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
Notes
- Chicken stock can work as a good enough substitute for chicken broth if you can't find it around.
- Another variety of pre-cooked white beans will work in place of cannellini or great northern beans.
Nutrition
How to Store White Chicken Chili
If you’re part of the rare few fortunate enough to have leftover white chicken chili, here are the proper ways to store them for later use.
- Place in an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It can be reheated over the stovetop or in a microwave.
- If you want to store it for a longer period and still have it taste good enough, then here’s what to do. After step 4, allow to cool and transfer to a freezer-safe container, store in a freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, allow to thaw overnight in the fridge, transfer to a pot, and simmer on medium-low heat till it is hot, now stir in the freshly shredded chicken, sour cream, and lime juice.
Now that your delicious white chicken chili is ready, make sure to share with friends and family for better luck. When you try out this recipe, don’t forget to drop a comment below sharing how much you enjoyed the meal.
