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White Chicken Chili

March 4, 2020 By msmart Leave a Comment

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White Chicken Chili

For an easy weeknight dinner try the White Chicken Chili Recipe from Smart In The Kitchen. The recipe can be adjusted to be made in and InstantPot.

My family is full of chili aficionados. We don’t discriminate amongst turkey, beef, brisket, veggie or chicken chili. So while it’s still a little cool and crisp outside, get this white chicken chili on the stove. Full of green chilies, jalapeños and green bell pepper, it’s almost more “green chicken chili” than white. It’s thick and hearty without any added flour or cream, and full of protein from healthy and fiber-rich beans and lean chicken.

For an easy weeknight dinner try the White Chicken Chili Recipe from Smart In The Kitchen. The recipe can be adjusted to be made in and InstantPot.
For an easy weeknight dinner try the White Chicken Chili Recipe from Smart In The Kitchen. The recipe can be adjusted to be made in and InstantPot.

Choose Your Own Adventure

Make this chili with ground chicken, cubed chicken thighs or breasts or shredded rotisserie chicken. I’ve made it every which way, and every time it’s good! You can also throw in leftover salsa verde chicken if you have it, it adds great flavor.

How do you thicken white chicken chili?

Thicken this chili by using a handheld immersion blender to purée 2-3 spots in the soup pot. Not enough to purée the entire soup base, just enough to thicken and pull together the soup. I’d recommend pulsing the immersion blender on and off, immersed in liquid, in 3 sections of your soup pot.

What goes with white chicken chili?

Serve white chicken chili over steamed rice or with a side of cornbread. I also love it with simple quesadillas or warmed corn tortillas heated up on the side. And a side of mixed green salad is always a good idea.

Can you freeze white chicken chili?

Yes! Make a batch today and freeze leftovers for another dinner down the road. Or better yet, be a great friend or neighbor and share the extras. Be sure to label what you freeze! I use these quart containers or glass storage containers to freeze leftovers. Keep a Sharpie and masking tape in a kitchen drawer so you can label freezer items.

For an easy weeknight dinner try the White Chicken Chili Recipe from Smart In The Kitchen. The recipe can be adjusted to be made in and InstantPot.
For an easy weeknight dinner try the White Chicken Chili Recipe from Smart In The Kitchen. The recipe can be adjusted to be made in and InstantPot.
For an easy weeknight dinner try the White Chicken Chili Recipe from Smart In The Kitchen. The recipe can be adjusted to be made in and InstantPot.

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For an easy weeknight dinner try the White Chicken Chili Recipe from Smart In The Kitchen. The recipe can be adjusted to be made in and InstantPot.
For an easy weeknight dinner try the White Chicken Chili Recipe from Smart In The Kitchen. The recipe can be adjusted to be made in and InstantPot.
For an easy weeknight dinner try the White Chicken Chili Recipe from Smart In The Kitchen. The recipe can be adjusted to be made in and InstantPot.
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White Chicken Chili

If you make this in an InstantPot, omit the avocado oil, decrease the stock to 1 1/2 cups, add the remaining ingredients to the pot and set it to the “chili” setting. No need to sauté the onion or chicken ahead of time!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time55 mins
Keyword: Chicken chili, Chili, weeknight chili, White Chicken Chili
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 jalapeño, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces OR 1 ½ pound ground chicken or 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chilies
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans (such as Great Northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth, store bought or homemade

Optional Garnish:

  • chopped cilantro
  • sliced green onions
  • sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • shredded cheese
  • cubed avocado
  • sliced radish
  • pickled jalapeño
  • corn tortilla strips or crumbled tortilla chips

Instructions

  • In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until the onion has softened, 2 minutes. Add the green pepper and jalapeño and sauté another 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and season the meat with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it is opaque and loses its raw pink color, 4 to 5 minutes. If using rotisserie chicken, just give the ingredients a stir and move on to the next step.
  • Add the garlic, spices and green chilis and stir. Add the drained beans and chicken broth and bring to a low boil. Simmer the chili for 20 minutes on low, uncovered, so the chili thickens and the liquid reduces slightly. Stir occasionally.
  • Use a potato masher or immersion blender in a couple spots to break up some of the beans and help thicken the chili. Serve warm topped with optional garnishes.
  • Optional toppings: Chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, sour cream, grated Monterey Jack cheese, diced avocado, sliced radish, pickled jalapeños or corn tortilla strips or crumbled chips.

Filed Under: All Recipes, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Instant Pot, Mains, One-Pot Meals, Soups Tagged With: Chicken Chili, chili, Green Chicken Chili, Instant pot chili, weeknight chili, White Chicken Chili

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