White Chicken Chili – Lauren’s Latest

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You have to give it White chicken chili Experience! It is creamy, slightly spicy, filling and full of nutrition. Make a big pot and it will look bottomless and the perfect meal for a crowd. If plain chili isn’t your thing, I’m sure you’ll love this white chicken chili.

White Chili vs Regular Chili… What’s the Difference?

White chili made with chicken instead of beef, and without tomato base. Instead of chili beans or pinto beans, white beans and lots of delicious spices are used. Both have amazing flavors!

Some tips for success with this white bean chili

To make this white chicken chili the best it can be, here are some tips I’ve found helpful.

• low fat milk – I use low fat milk to keep this recipe “skinny”, but 1/2 cup of half and half (or heavy cream) is also amazing!! If you can find fat-free half and half, get it!
• White beans – Drained and washed. Large northern beans or cannellini are a great option. 2 whole cans of this stuff! And if you are vegetarian, skip the chicken and just add another can of beans.
• sweet corn – squeezed. You can also use frozen or fresh corn here. Consider grilling fresh corn for a charred flavor. Plus it looks stunning.
• Chicken Breast – boiled and grated. I started cooking a bunch of chicken in my pressure cooker, just to have something on hand. Rotisserie chicken or previously cooked/roasted chicken works well too! If you have raw chicken, just throw a whole chicken breast into the mixture to cook before adding the milk. Cook for about 15 minutes, then take out, grate and finish the recipe.
• Watch the temperature – Just as a side note, you don’t want your pot screaming hot. You want things to cook gently so they don’t brown too much…unless you want brown chicken chili. We want white chicken chili, so I take it easy on the temperature.

How to make white chicken chili

I love a simple and quick recipe and white chicken chili is just that! You only need 10 minutes of active work before you finish dinner. For full recipe details, including ingredients needed and measurements, check out the printable recipe card below! Here’s a step-by-step guide to what you can expect when making this chili:

Fry onion and garlic

In a large pot, sauté onions and Garlic in olive oil on medium-low heat until softened and transparent.

sprinkle in flour

Curt flour on vegetables and mix. Cook for 2 minutes. Raise the temperature to medium-medium high. slowly flow Chicken stock into the pot, whisking as you go. Keep stirring until the sauce boils and thickens. Reduce the heat to low.

Add the rest of the ingredients

mix in salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and cinnamon. then added milk, beans, corn, and chicken. hot through

Serve hot with everything the desired additions.

White chicken chili toppings

Just like any chili recipe, what makes it to die for are all the delicious toppings! These are some of our favorites for white chicken chili.

• Grated white cheddar cheese or pepper jack
• Fresh cilantro
• Crushed tortilla chips (or Doritos…yum!)
• Diced tomatoes
• Fresh or pickled jalapenos
• Sour cream
• Avocado/guacamole
• Purple onion cut into cubes

Extras

Serving white chicken chili with rice is optional, but definitely stretches the meal if you’re trying to feed a large family or stretch a dollar. Another great and classic option is to go with cornbread. If you’re not really feeling the whole topping thing, that’s okay too because this white chili recipe is great on its own.

Residue storage

All leftovers can be kept in an airtight container inside Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Simply reheat in the microwave at intervals until heated through. White chicken chili makes a warm and comforting meal for the next day. However, I do not recommend freezing this recipe. This is only because all dairy products are difficult to freeze and then thaw.

More chili recipes to love!

It’s really good! If you make this white chicken chili, I would appreciate it if you would give it a star review and leave me a comment. The printable recipe card is below. Enjoy friends! 🙂

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