White chicken chili is a tasty chili inspired recipe that uses simple ingredients. White chicken chili offers a different flavor profile compared to traditional beef chili. It’s lighter and milder, perfect for warmer months when you want chili! The best part…this cooks in 30 minutes!

overhead shot of white chicken chili white dutch oven with a wooden spoon

Ingredients For Chicken Chili

Cooked Chicken
Chicken Broth
Corn
White Beans
Onion
Bell Pepper
Garlic
Diced Green Chiles
Oil
Seasonings: chili powder, salt, cumin, paprika, oregano, pepper

collage of ingredients for white chicken chili

How To Make White Chicken Chili

Heat oil in a heavy bottom pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. Add the garli, chili poweder, salt, cumin, paprika, oregano, and pepper. Cook an additional minute.
Pour in the broth and if needed, deglaze the bottom by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon. Stir in the chicken, corn, white beans, diced green chiles.
Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.

What Type Of Chicken To Use

While some chicken chili recipes use raw chicken, this one utilizes previously cooked chicken. This can be leftover shredded baked chicken, rotisserie chicken, etc. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts can be used.

What Type Of Beans To Use

This version uses canned white beans which means they are already cooked. Options include great Northern beans, navy beans, or even cannellini beans. Before adding the canned white beans to the recipe, rinse and drain them first.

overhead shot of white chicken chili in a white bowl garnished with sliced jalapeno peppers

FAQs & Tips

Garnish this white chicken chili with your favorite toppings. Suggestions include fresh cilantro, jalapeño, sour cream, and cheese.
To store leftover white chicken chili, let the chili cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or the freezer for 4 months.

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White Chicken Chili

White chicken chili is a tasty chili inspired recipe that uses simple ingredients. White chicken chili offers a different flavor profile compared to traditional beef chili. It's lighter and milder, perfect for warmer months when you want chili! The best part…this cooks in 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 463kcal

Author Shannon Epstein

Ingredients

1 pound cooked chicken, shredded or diced
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
15 ounces canned corn, drained & rinsed
15 ounces canned white beans, drained & rinsed
1/3 cup onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces diced green chiles
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Heat oil in a heavy bottom pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic, chili poweder, salt, cumin, paprika, oregano, and pepper. Cook an additional minute.
Pour in the broth and if needed, deglaze the bottom by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon. Stir in the chicken, corn, white beans, and diced green chiles.
Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal