Best 5 Fast Delicious White Chicken Chili Recipes

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**Dive into a delightful culinary journey with our collection of White Chicken Chili recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.** From classic comfort food to tantalizing twists on a traditional favorite, these recipes offer a diverse range of options to suit every palate. Prepare to be captivated by the rich, creamy broth infused with aromatic spices, tender chicken, and a medley of vibrant vegetables. Whether you prefer a mild and creamy rendition or a spicy and bold version, our recipes have you covered. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

**Recipes:**

1. **Classic White Chicken Chili:** This timeless recipe embodies the essence of comfort food, featuring a velvety broth brimming with tender chicken, white beans, corn, and a blend of zesty spices. Its simplicity and heartwarming flavors make it a family favorite.

2. **Spicy White Chicken Chili:** For those who crave a kick, this recipe delivers a delightful balance of heat and flavor. With the addition of chili peppers and a touch of cumin, this chili ignites your taste buds while still maintaining a creamy and luscious texture.

3. **Crock-Pot White Chicken Chili:** This slow-cooker rendition is perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Simply toss all the ingredients into your crock-pot and let it work its magic. The result is a tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken nestled in a flavorful chili that's ready to be devoured.

4. **Healthy White Chicken Chili:** For those seeking a lighter and more nutritious option, this recipe incorporates non-fat Greek yogurt, diced zucchini, and kale. It's a guilt-free indulgence that doesn't compromise on taste.

5. **White Chicken Chili with Cornbread Dumplings:** Take your chili game to the next level with this innovative recipe. Fluffy cornbread dumplings are nestled atop a flavorful chili, creating a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

6. **White Chicken Chili Soup:** For those who prefer a soupier consistency, this recipe delivers a comforting and flavorful broth loaded with tender chicken, vegetables, and a hint of spice. It's perfect for a light lunch or a cozy dinner.

7. **White Chicken Chili with Avocado Crema:** Elevate your chili with a dollop of creamy avocado crema. This tantalizing topping adds a cooling contrast to the spicy chili, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors.

8. **White Chicken Chili with Roasted Poblano Peppers:** This recipe infuses a smoky depth of flavor with roasted poblano peppers. The peppers add a subtle heat and a touch of smokiness that takes the chili to new heights.

9. **Loaded White Chicken Chili:** For a fully loaded chili experience, this recipe packs in extra layers of flavor with the addition of bacon, cheese, and sour cream. It's a hearty and satisfying dish that will leave you feeling thoroughly satisfied.

10. **White Chicken Chili Verde:** This unique recipe puts a green spin on the classic white chili. With the addition of tomatillos, green chilies, and cilantro, it offers a tangy and refreshing take on this beloved dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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This White Chicken Chili is hearty, warming, creamy and perfectly comforting. It's a great alternative to traditional beef chili and makes a simple, yet completely delicious dinner! Makes about 8 cups.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 small yellow onion (, diced)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic (, finely minced)
2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 (7 oz) can diced green chilies
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)
1 (8 oz) pkg Neufchatel cheese (aka light cream cheese), (cut into small cubes )
1 1/4 cup frozen or fresh corn
2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans
2 1/2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie or left-over chicken*
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, (plus more for serving)
Tortilla chips or strips, monterrey jack cheese, sliced avocado (for serving (optional))

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 4 minutes minutes. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
  • Add chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring mixture just to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse beans in a fine mesh strainer or colander then measure out 1 cup. Set whole beans aside, transfer 1 cup beans to a food processor along with 1/4 cup broth from soup, puree until nearly smooth**.
  • Add Neufchatel cheese to soup along with corn, whole beans and pureed beans and stir well. Simmer 5 - 10 minutes longer.
  • Stir in chicken, fresh lime juice and cilantro. Serve with Monterrey Jack cheese, more cilantro, avocado slices and tortilla chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 525 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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Folks will enjoy a change from traditional chili when they dip their spoons into this flavorful blend of tender chicken, white beans and just enough zip. This is our favorite white chicken chili recipe. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14 ounces each) chicken broth
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, drained, divided
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook chicken and onion in oil until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, chiles, cumin, oregano and cayenne; bring to a boil., Reduce heat to low. With a potato masher, mash one can of beans until smooth. Add to saucepan. Add remaining beans to saucepan. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and onion is tender., Top each serving with cheese and, if desired, jalapeno pepper.Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FAST WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons masa harina
Two 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Two 4-ounce cans chopped green chiles, drained
One 10-ounce bag frozen corn
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 avocado, diced
4 to 6 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Mix the coriander, cumin, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Add olive oil to a pressure cooker set to saute and add the chicken. Sprinkle the spice mix over the chicken and toss. Cook until the chicken has started to sear on the outside, then add the broth.
  • Place the lid on the pressure cooker, set the valve to sealing, and cook on manual for 6 minutes. Release the steam using the quick-release cycle. Remove the chicken to a board and shred with two forks.
  • Put the heavy cream and masa harina in a small bowl and mix until smooth with a whisk or fork.
  • Switch the pressure cooker to saute and return the chicken to the pressure cooker along with the masa and heavy cream mixture, cannellini beans, green chiles and corn. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili has thickened and the corn is warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  • Ladle the chili into 6 bowls. Top with cheese and avocado. Serve with lime wedges.

DELICIOUS WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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This white chili recipe was given to me by a neighbor and is the best one I have found. When making it, I use lowfat sour cream, lowfat or fat free half & half.

Provided by Cathieg

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (48 ounce) jar great northern beans
5 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies, chopped
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups fat-free half-and-half

Steps:

  • Cook onion in 2 Tbsp of the olive oil until soft and set aside.
  • In a dutch oven, add remaining olive oil on low and add flour, stirring continuously to make a roux.
  • Stir in onion, then gradually add broth, and half and half, whisking constantly.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then simmer.
  • Stir in tabasco, chili powder, cumin, salt, and white pepper, beans, chicken, and chilies, simmer for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add sour cream, and half and half and simmer for another 15 minutes.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, salsa, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and sour cream.

FAST & DELICIOUS WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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This is based on a crockpot recipe, but I use it on the stovetop too. It can be thrown together in about 30 minutes!

Provided by Velve

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 (16 ounce) cans navy beans, drained
32 ounces chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup water
1 onion, chopped (or use 1T dried chopped onion)
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tablespoon white pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup mild salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
1 bunch chopped cilantro (optional)
1 whole avocado, diced (optional)
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
10 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • In a large pot, sautee onion in a little olive oil and then add beans, broth, evaporated milk, chilis and garlic. If you are using dried chopped onion, add it to the liquid at this time. Bring to a boil, turn down heat to simmer.
  • While soup is heating chop chicken into small pieces. Combine spices into a small dish. Sprinkle the spices onto the chicken and toss to cover. Once the soup is boiling/simmering, stir in chicken. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • If chili seems too thick, add up to 1 cup of water
  • Serve with grated cheese, sour cream, salsa, cilantro and avocado. Heat tortillas and serve on the side. Yum!
  • **you can omit the chicken and use vegetable broth for a delicious vegetarian version.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans: White chicken chili typically uses cannellini beans, but you can also use great northern beans, navy beans, or even black beans.
  • Don't skip the corn: Corn adds a touch of sweetness and crunch to the chili.
  • Use fresh cilantro: Cilantro is a must-have garnish for white chicken chili. It adds a bright, citrusy flavor that complements the chili perfectly.
  • Make it ahead of time: White chicken chili is even better the next day, so it's a great make-ahead meal.
  • Serve it with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for white chicken chili include sour cream, avocado, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

White chicken chili is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food that's perfect for a cold night. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a pot of this delicious chili on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give white chicken chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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