Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of this exceptional White Chili, a delightful twist on the classic comfort food. This versatile dish offers three variations to tantalize your taste buds: a traditional version brimming with tender chicken, a hearty vegetarian option packed with flavorful beans, and a unique smoked pork version that adds a smoky, rich dimension. Each variation promises a symphony of spices, creamy broth, and tender ingredients that will warm your soul and leave you craving more. With its customizable heat level, this White Chili is perfect for those who prefer a mild or a spicy kick. Accompany it with a variety of toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro to create a personalized culinary experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CREAMY WHITE CHILI
This is the best chili recipe I have ever had! It is so delicious and everyone raves about how good it tastes. Don't count on leftovers!
Provided by JELZA
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes White Chili Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir chicken, onion, and garlic into the hot oil until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Mix Great Northern beans, chicken broth, green chiles, salt, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into chicken mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, about 30 minutes.
- Remove chili from heat; stir in sour cream and whipping cream until incorporated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 887.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
BEST EVER WHITE CHILI
I have searched all over for a GREAT white chili recipe, I finally found one. This is SUPER easy and pretty quick. As with all chili, increase or decrease the spices to suit you. I add extra cumin and cilantro because I love them both so much.
Provided by chelle keithley
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cube the chicken breast halves. Heat the olive oil and saute chicken until golden.
- Add the onions and garlic, saute until tender.
- Add the spices and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add beans, broth and chilies.
- Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in cheese. Stir until melted and well blended.
- Season to taste. Serve with sour cream, crackers and/or bread.
THE BEST EVER CHILI
My dad and my father-in-law are the gurus in our chili-loving clan. But after my honeymoon to New Mexico, inspired by the fresh and fragrant chile peppers at the Santa Fe farmers market, I felt it was time to introduce them to my spicy, meaty version with a touch of masa harina. -Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Culinary Director
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Combine chiles and enough boiling water to cover; let stand until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup of the soaking liquid. Discard stems and seeds. Process chiles, tomato paste, garlic and reserved liquid until smooth. , In a small skillet, toast chili powder, paprika and cumin over medium heat until aromatic, 3-4 minutes; remove and set aside. In a Dutch oven, cook and stir ground beef and steak seasoning over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes; remove and drain. , Sprinkle steak cubes with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In same Dutch oven, brown beef in batches in 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; remove and set aside. Saute onion and poblano pepper in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in toasted spices, oregano and pepper flakes. Add the cooked meats along with stock, beer, tomatoes, beans, remaining salt and pepper, and chile paste mixture. Cook over medium heat 20 minutes; reduce heat to low. Stir in masa and simmer 30-45 minutes longer. Serve with desired toppings. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 1554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
CREAMY WHITE CHILI
I got the best white chili recipe from my sister-in-law, who made a big batch and served a crowd one night. It was a hit. It's easy and quick, which is helpful since I'm a college student. In all my years of 4-H cooking, I've never had another dish get so many compliments. -Laura Brewer, Lafayette, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the chicken, onion and garlic powder in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add the beans, broth, chiles and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and cream. If desired, top with tortilla chips, cheese and jalapenos.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1045mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
White chicken chili is the creamiest, coziest version of chili. It's made with chicken, beans, peppers, corn, jalapeños, and all of your favorite taco seasonings.
Categories comfort food dinner poultry soup stews
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then onion and poblano pepper. Season with ½ teaspoon of salt and cook until slightly softened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeño and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the cumin, coriander, chili powder, black pepper, and oregano and cook 1 more minute, or until fragrant.
- In a small measuring cup, whisk together ½ cup of chicken broth and the cornmeal or masa harina.
- Add the remaining 3 ½ cups chicken broth, cornmeal mixture, white beans, canned green chilis, and frozen corn to the Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, over medium heat. Stir in the cooked chicken and cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, lime juice and cilantro and remove from the heat. Season with the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, plus more to taste.
- Serve topped with additional cilantro, sour cream, tortilla chips and shredded cheese, if you like.
BEST WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
Change things up this winter by making chili with chicken instead of beef. For a milder version, you can substitute a green bell pepper for the jalapenos. Garnish with cheese and cilantro if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Chicken Chili Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Add onion and jalapeno peppers; cook until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in flour until incorporated.
- Add navy beans, enchilada sauce, chicken broth, oregano, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 48.6 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1178.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
EASY WHITE CHILI
A very tasty, somewhat spicy, variation of chili that uses chicken. I like to serve it with sweet corn bread.
Provided by Nancie Thompson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes White Chili Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 10 minutes, or until onions are tender. Add the chicken, chicken broth, green chile peppers, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and add the beans. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until heated thoroughly. Pour into individual bowls and top with the cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.7 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 13.6 g, Protein 41.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 935 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
BEST DAMN CHILI
After years of adjustments I have found a recipe for all to enjoy. Previous ones were either too hot or too mild, this one even was to the liking of my finance who hates chili.
Provided by Danny Jaye
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 2h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, bell pepper, Anaheim pepper, jalapeno peppers, and garlic in the hot oil until softened.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; add Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Crumble bouillon cubes over beef and add beer. Continue to cook , scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, until liquid is hot, about 3 minutes. Stir beef mixture into pepper mixture.
- Stir crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and wine to the beef mixture. Season with chili powder, 2 tablespoons cumin, brown sugar, pepper sauce, basil, paprika, salt, oregano, and black pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are very tender and flavors have developed in the chili, about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix kidney beans into beef and vegetables. Continue to simmer until beans are hot, about 30 minutes more.
- Blend sour cream, cilantro, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin in a food processor until smooth. Serve sour cream mixture with chili.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1014.5 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
- Use a variety of beans: Using a variety of beans will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. Try using a combination of white beans, such as Great Northern beans, cannellini beans, and navy beans.
- Sauté the vegetables: Sautéing the vegetables before adding them to the chili will help them caramelize and develop a deeper flavor.
- Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of your chili, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
- Season to taste: Season the chili to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. Be careful not to over-season the chili, as you can always add more seasoning later.
- Let the chili simmer: Let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time. This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, or diced avocado.
Conclusion:
This white chili recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of white beans, vegetables, and spices creates a creamy and flavorful chili that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this white chili recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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