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Change up your next chili night with this delicious recipe!
This White Chicken Chili recipe is packed with flavor. A blend of poblano peppers, green chiles, and sweet corn are cooked with diced chicken breasts and beans in a creamy chicken broth
It’s hearty, satisfying, and perfect for topping with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
A Warm and Hearty Meal
- ‘Tis always the season for hearty chili recipes!
- This white chicken chili is healthy and packed with protein and fiber.
- One pot means easy cleanup and less mess.
- Perfect for busy weeknights, this white chili recipe is ready in under an hour.
- It’s a versatile recipe, make it spicy or mild and add your own favorite toppings.
- Perfect for parties, double the recipe and serve with shredded cheese, sliced black olives, sour cream, and tortilla chips.
Ingredients for White Chicken Chili
Chicken – Use boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, or even rotisserie or shredded chicken for this recipe.
Veggies – Tex-Mex-inspired veggies like onions, corn, and peppers are just the basics! Use fresh or frozen corn or even canned.
Try diced bell peppers, diced potatoes, and even healthier veggies like zucchini and chopped baby kale.
Beans – White kidney beans are also known as Cannellini beans. Substitute with other white beans like navy beans, great northern beans, or even chickpeas. Simply open the cans, drain and rinse them; no need to soak them!
Seasonings – Use the spice in the recipe below or use your favorite chili seasoning mix, or try taco seasoning or fajita seasoning.
How to Make White Chicken Chili
- Saute onions and peppers in oil until softened per the recipe below.
- Add remaining ingredients except for sour cream. Simmer for 25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and cilantro.
What to Serve with White Chicken Chili
- Set out lots of toppings like cilantro, avocado, cheese, and sour cream.
- Add in some bread to soak up all that delicious spicy sauce, cornbread is our top choice! You can also try homemade garlic bread or 30-minute dinner rolls.
- For some fresh and tangy contrast, consider serving with a crunchy cucumber onion salad or cucumber tomato salad.
More Great Chili Recipes
Easy White Chicken Chili
Equipment
- Dutch Oven OR
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced, or two small onions
- 2 poblano peppers seeded and diced
- 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15.5 ounce each) can cannellini beans also known as white kidney beans
- 1 (4 ounce each) can mild green chiles with juices
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts ½-inch diced
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a dutch oven or large pot.
- Soften diced onions and peppers in the oil over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, white kidney beans, mild green chilis, corn, diced chicken, chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
- Cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and cilantro.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Main Course, Soup
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I don’t have green chillies in a can. Is there anything else that can be used ? I have regular peppers but what can be used to substitute the juice from the can? Also has anyone tried adding half a brick of cream cheese to make it a little creamier ?
You could replace the green chilies with jalapenos or if replacing them with bell peppers you can add a little extra chicken broth if you feel it’s necessary. I have never tried adding cream cheese but I think that sounds delicious. I would love to hear how it turns out for you!