Best 9 White Bean Chicken Breast Chili Recipes

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Embrace culinary warmth with a comforting and flavorful dish - White Bean Chicken Breast Chili. This wholesome recipe offers a tantalizing blend of tender chicken breast, hearty white beans, a medley of vibrant vegetables, and an array of aromatic spices, all simmered together to perfection. The result is a rich and satisfying chili that strikes a perfect balance between hearty and healthy.

Prepared in one pot, this culinary creation ensures effortless cooking, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Delve into the variations provided within the article, including a classic version bursting with traditional chili flavors, a vegetarian alternative bursting with plant-based goodness, and a slow-cooker variation that allows you to savor the slow-simmered goodness with minimal effort.

Let's cook with our recipes!

WHITE BEAN CHICKEN CHILI



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This recipe was passed down from a friend, and now it is one of our favorites! It's great to make whenever there is left over chicken or turkey around! We pray for colder weather in California just so we can make this soup! You can substitute additional diced tomatoes for the tomatillos. If you would like the soup to be spicier, you can add some red chili flakes or salsa. Serve with these toppings for people to choose from: limes, cilantro, cheese, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

Provided by Thea

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (18.75 ounce) can tomatillos, drained and chopped
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground coriander seed
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 ears fresh corn
1 pound diced, cooked chicken meat
1 (15 ounce) can white beans
1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil, and cook onion and garlic until soft.
  • Stir in broth, tomatillos, tomatoes, chilies, and spices. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add corn, chicken, and beans; simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 39.8 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 785.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

WHITE BEAN CHICKEN BREAST CHILI



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I love a hearty beef chili as much as the next guy, but once in a while there's nothing wrong with going over to the light side and enjoying an equally comforting bowl of white bean and chicken chili.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     White Chili Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon chipotle pepper powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fine cornmeal
2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained
1 cup chicken broth
¼ teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
⅓ cup chopped green onions
⅓ cup sour cream
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, flip breasts, cover the pan, and cook until browned on the other side, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and allow to cool before chopping into cubes.
  • Return skillet to medium heat, add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, onion, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until onion turns translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir ancho chili powder, cumin, flour, chipotle pepper powder, and oregano into the onion mixture; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup of the chicken broth and stir, scraping up any brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Stir in cornmeal and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in beans and 1 more cup chicken broth. Cut cooled chicken breasts into cubes, add to the chili and bring to a simmer. Add remaining cup of chicken broth, season with salt, black pepper, sugar, and cayenne pepper to taste; cook until heated through. Serve garnished with green onions, sour cream, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 771.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

WHITE BEAN CHICKEN CHILI



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My sister shared this white bean chicken chili recipe with me. I usually double it and add one extra can of beans, then serve with cheddar biscuits or warmed tortillas. The jalapeno adds just enough heat to notice but not too much for my children. -Kristine Bowles, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 3h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/4-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, divided
2-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: sliced avocado, quartered cherry tomatoes and chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken until browned. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender. Add jalapeno, garlic, oregano and cumin; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add to slow cooker., In a bowl, mash 1 cup beans; stir in 1/2 cup broth. Stir bean mixture and the remaining whole beans and broth into chicken mixture., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 3-3-1/2 hours. Stir before serving. Sprinkle with cheese; add toppings if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 894mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

WHITE BEAN AND CHICKEN CHILI



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To get yourself through the week, cook up a pot of Giada De Laurentiis' veggie-packed White Bean and Chicken Chili recipe from Giada at Home on Food Network.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h23m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds ground chicken
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 tablespoons flour
2 (15-ounce cans) cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained
1 bunch (about 1 pound) Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves chopped into 1-inch pieces
11/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the ground chicken, 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, fennel seeds, oregano, and chili powder. Cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Stir the flour into the chicken mixture. Add the beans, Swiss chard, corn, and chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 55-60 minutes until the liquid has reduced by about half and the chili has thickened. Add the red pepper flakes and simmer for another 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Ladle the chili into serving bowls. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

CHICKEN AND WHITE BEAN CHILI



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Provided by Judi Kerr

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Chicken     Dinner     Healthy     Bon Appétit     New Jersey     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/3 cups chopped onion
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 15- to 16-ounce cans white beans, drained, juices reserved
2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until chicken is no longer pink outside, about 5 minutes. Mix in chili powder, tomato paste, cumin, and oregano. Add beans, 1 cup reserved bean juices, and canned tomatoes. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and chili is thickened, about 25 minutes. If chili is too thick, add more bean juices by tablespoonfuls to thin. Season chili to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in cilantro and serve.

WHITE BEAN CHICKEN CHILI



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Make and share this White Bean Chicken Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 -3 jalapenos, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more)
2 cups chicken stock
1 (19 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup cilantro
1 cup shredded jalapeno jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat combine the oil, onions and celery.
  • Cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Push onions and celery to the sides, turn the heat up to medium high and add the chicken.
  • Cook, stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, jalapenos, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne.
  • Cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in stock and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in beans and cook for 5 minutes, stirring gently.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.6, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 137.7, Sodium 1254.9, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 6.8, Protein 54.3

WHITE BEAN CHICKEN CHILI



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Ruby Tuesday inspired this recipe, I LOVE THEIR CHICKEN CHILLI !!! I threw this recipe together while on Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet. During the first phase, you're only allowed protein, vegetables & legumes, I thought this would be perfect. Being a former culinary student, I had to channel my palette to decide what spices would be the perfect combination, hope you enjoy, my family & I sure did!

Provided by la_193

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h4m

Yield 1 potful !!, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 chicken breasts, whole, all visible fat removed
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Sazon Goya seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup white wine
1 medium onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (less if you can't tolerate spicy foods!)
1 (4 ounce) can ancho chilies (green chilies, chopped)
1/4 cup jalapeno, chopped, optional (pickeled, I added a 1/4 cup of the juice for an extra kick)
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can butter beans, with juice (or any other white bean)
4 cups hot water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
low-fat cheese (optional)
nonfat sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Clean and wash chicken breasts. Season with Paprika, Sazon & Abodo. Let sit for 20 minutes while you prepare everything else.
  • In a soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Cook Chicken Breasts thoroughly, approximately 6-8 minutes on each side. Don't let them get too brown, you'll be shredding them later! Once cooked, remove from pot and set aside to cool.
  • In the same pot, still over medium heat, add Cooking Wine to deglaze the pot. Add Onion, Garlic and Ginger, saute until the Onions are translucent.'.
  • Add Cumin, Oregano, and Cayenne Pepper to the mix and saute for about 3-5 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add Chopped Green Chillies & Jalapenos, with juice (if using) and saute for another 3-5 minutes, 2 minutes if not using Jalapenos.
  • Add Beans, 3 Cups of Hot Water and the Boullion Cubes, increase heat, bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 45 minutes.
  • While that's simmering, shred the Chicken Breasts.
  • After 45 minutes, add shredded chicken to the mixture along with the remaining 1 cup of water. Let simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Season with salt & pepper, if needed.
  • Serve chili in desired serving ware & top with a dallop of fat-free sour cream and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.2, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 62, Sodium 575.3, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 26.1

CHICKEN AND NORTHERN BEANS WHITE CHILI



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Chili is one of our go-to winter dishes but there comes a time, about halfway through the season, when we tire of all our favorite cold weather recipes. If you know the feeling, we suggest this recipe as an antidote! It's got all the heartiness of your standard bowl o' red but has a couple of differentiators that make it deliciously different. It's brothy base makes it taste a little lighter as does the inclusion of chicken (or turkey, if you desire). But the seasoning is what will really wake up your taste buds-in addition to the expected chili powder, this recipe includes dried basil and most surprising of all: ground cloves. Though you wouldn't expect it, the sweet and peppery flavor of cloves goes beautifully in chili. So, next time you need a winter warm-up meal, we suggest this recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
4 cups 1/2-inch cubes cooked chicken or turkey
3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons ground red chilies or Chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cans (15 to 16 oz each) great northern beans, undrained
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
Blue or yellow corn tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter, stirring occasionally until onion is tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except tomato and tortilla chips. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with tomato and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 431 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg

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

Tips:

  • Use dried beans. Dried beans are more economical and have a more robust flavor than canned beans. If using dried beans, be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
  • Choose the right type of chili powder. There are many different types of chili powder available, each with its own unique flavor profile. For a classic chili flavor, use a blend that contains ancho, chili, and cumin.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. Chili is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Add your favorite vegetables, spices, or even meat.
  • Let the chili simmer for a while. The longer the chili simmers, the more time the flavors have to meld together. Simmering for at least 30 minutes is ideal.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings. Chili is traditionally served with sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped onions. However, there are many other toppings that you can use, such as avocado, salsa, or jalapeños.

Conclusion:

White bean chicken breast chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this chili a try.

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