Name: White Chicken Chili
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tbsp butter; 1/4 cup minced onion; 4 oz can diced green chilies; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups whole milk; 3 cups diced, cooked chicken; (2) 15.8 oz cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed; 11 oz can super sweet white corn, drained; 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

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Warm up with a bowl of hearty White Chicken Chili topped with shredded cheese and chopped cilantro and served with cornbread.

Take a break from your traditional chili recipe and try out some white chicken chili for dinner this week. I was delighted that my whole family loved it. This meal comes together quickly and the leftovers taste just as good the next day!

Melt the butter in a large pot. Add the onions and cook while stirring for about three minutes.

Add the minced garlic and diced green chilies. Continue cooking for one minute.

Stir in the flour, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper.

Cook while stirring for two minutes. The mixture will clump together as shown in the photo above.

Pour in the chicken broth. Cook while stirring for two minutes, until the flour is dissolved.

Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the milk, diced chicken, great northern beans, and corn. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and then remove from heat.

What else can I add to this white chicken chili recipe?

Chili is one of those fun recipes where you can easily add or subtract ingredients to make it your own! Here are some additional ingredients that would be delicious in this white chicken chili:

black beans
diced tomatoes & peppers (like Rotel)
softened cream cheese
diced jalapeños
powdered ranch dressing mix
shredded carrots
diced potatoes

What toppings go on white chicken chili?

We topped our white chicken chili with shredded pepper jack cheese and chopped cilantro. It is also super good with fritos or crushed doritos on top. Here are some more ideas:

cotija cheese
Monterey jack cheese
diced avocados
tortilla strips
sliced jalapeños
sour cream

What goes with white chicken chili?

We like to have this white chicken chili with saltine crackers and cornbread (find my recipe here). It would also be delicious with garlic bread, focaccia, naan flatbread, and breadsticks.

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Italian Sausage Soup recipe for a creamy, comforting soup with noodles that is full of flavor and perfect for a family dinner during the cold winter months!

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White Chicken Chili

Yield: 8 cups

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Warm up with a bowl of hearty White Chicken Chili topped with shredded cheese and chopped cilantro and served with cornbread.

Ingredients

3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup minced onion
4 oz can diced green chilies
1 tbsp minced garlic
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
3 cups diced, cooked chicken
(2) 15.8 oz cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
11 oz can super sweet white corn, drained
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add the minced onion. Cook while stirring for 3 minutes.
Add diced green chilies and minced garlic. Cook while stirring for 1 minute.
Stir in the flour, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook while stirring for 2 minutes. The mixture will clump together.
Pour in the chicken broth. Cook while stirring for two minutes, until the flour is dissolved.
Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the milk, diced chicken, great northern beans, and corn.
Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Top bowls of chili with shredded pepper jack cheese and chopped cilantro

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
Adapted from my slow cooker white chicken chili recipe which you can find here if you prefer to make it that way.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 432Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 792mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 6gSugar: 8gProtein: 29g

Nutrition data is calculated automatically by Nutritionix and isn't always accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health.