Inside: White Chicken Chili
White Chicken Chili has to be one of my favorite cold weather meals. I usually make mine on the stove so it warms my kitchen. While it simmers, you can almost taste the rich flavors from the green chili’s as they marry with the other ingredients. {wiping away drool, now} I also think it would be perfect for a Super Bowl Party.
This is one of those recipes that I don’t have to convert because White Chicken Chili is also naturally gluten-free. It has beans, chicken, green chili’s, garlic, onion, and a few spices. We top ours with tomatoes, avocado, black olives, and anything else that looks good.
White Chicken Chili
I remember the first time I had this chili. I was invited to a ladies luncheon at Bestie’s house and this is what she served. I think I might have even licked my bowl it was that good.
From that day forward, White Chicken Chili has been a family staple – especially on a cold rainy day. I also will admit to making it when the weather isn’t so cold – it’s that good. We just sweat when we eat our soup.
Mild or Spicy
Sometimes I make this really mild and not too spicy. Other times I crank up the heat and add a touch more cayenne to my chili. Either way, it’s de-lish!
I have made this recipe so many different ways. I’ve soaked and cooked my own beans. I’ve used canned beans. I’ve used chili powder instead of cayenne. You name it. It always turns out great.
Here’s my most tried and true version of White Chicken Chili.
Print the recipe here…
White Chicken Chili
White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 2 (15 oz.) Cans Great Northern Beans (I prefer Eden because they don't add salt)
- 3-4 C. Shredded Cooked Chicken (leftover from a roasted chicken)
- 4 C. Chicken Broth (I make my own)
- 1 Chopped Onion
- 2 Cloves Garlic (chopped)
- 1 T. Butter
- 1 (4 oz.) Can Hatch Green Chilies
- 2 t. Ground Cumin
- 1 t. ground Mexican Oregano
- 1/4 t. Cayenne Pepper
- Toppings:
- Diced Avocado
- Diced Tomatoes
- Chopped Cilantro
- Sliced Black Olives
- Chopped Green Onions
- Sour Cream
Instructions
- In a large pot (suitable for cooking chili) saute onions and garlic in butter until tender.
- When the veggies are soft, add in the chicken, broth, chili's, and spices.
- Add in the beans straight from the can. Don't drain them because the starch thickens the chili.
- Stir together and simmer on low for about an hour. If it begins to stick to the bottom of the pan, lower or turn off the heat.
- Serve in bowls with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Viva Tradiciones. (affiliate)
I’m definitely going to try this recipe! Sounds delicious!
Looks yummy! I will have to try this.
Great chili to serve for a Super Bowl party. Pinning.
There isn’t one ingredient listed that I don’t love, so I’m sure I would absolutely love this chili!
Stopping by from SITS and am happy to have found your lovely blog.
I love White Chicken Chili also…Thanks for sharing your recipe. Have a great week.
This looks delicious! I haven’t made White Chicken Chili in a while, so I’m pinning this to try it soon. Thanks for sharing.
This looks amazing..I pinned this comfort food! We are stuck inside with a snow day and this is the perfect dish to make!!
Add some cornbread and I’d call this perfect!
My daughter loves Chicken Chili I will have to try this one.
This looks great for this weekend’s cold weather that is coming our way! And healthy too. Thanks for the post.
It’s cold out there and I was looking for something to cook tonight, this is it! Yum!
I’ve been wanting to try a White Chicken Chili recipe for awhile. So glad to have seen this on the Moonlight & Mason Jars link up! I pinned it to make soon!
Visiting from What To Do Weekends- sounds delicious! I would love to try this recipe but make it vegetarian. Have a nice Saturday 🙂
Having it tonight, Leslie ! I, of course, tasted as I cooked, and it is delish !!!
I have yet to make white chicken chili but it’s on my must haves for the winter.
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe at the Twirl & Take a Bow Party! Have a great week and hope to see you at Tuesday’s party!
Leslie
Thank you for bringing your delicious chili to Family Fun Friday! I always put in a little of this and a little of that…go to have a written recipe!
P.S. I see the photographer in the spoon! 🙂 So funny when that happens!
Peek-a-boo!
Just stopping by to pin your recipe and let you know that your recipe is one of our features this week on Family Fun Friday! Hope you can stop by again and spread the word! Blessings!
This looks delicious, and such a nice change of pace from the regular tomato based version. Thank you so much for linking this up at the Shine a Spotlight Saturday Link Party on Angels Homestead this week!
April
Thanks for sharing this with us at our Marvelous Monday Party! Pinning and hope to see you again next week! I have tried a couple white chilis before and this one is going on the list also.
This sounds so good! I’ll be featuring your recipe at this Friday’s first “Best of the Weekend” party for 2016.