Easy White Chicken Chili

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This easy white chicken chili only takes 10 minutes to prep and is full of hearty, healthy and nutritious ingredients. Perfectly spiced and finished with your favorite chili toppings for a family favorite meal.

Now that the weather is getting colder, I’m officially in soup and chili mode. I’m going to be sharing a lot more soup recipes in the next couple months, especially as we all start to think about healthy nutrient-dense protein packed meals. Kicking off soup season with this easy white chicken chili. Because a) it’s super easy, b) it’s super healthy and c) it’s super yummy.

What are the ingredients for white chicken chili?

• Aromatics: olive oil, onions, garlic
• Chicken thighs or leftover rotisserie chicken
• White beans – use either Great Northern beans or Cannellini beans
• Frozen corn
• Diced green chilis
• Spices: chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano
• Toppings: sour cream, avocado, jalapenos, cilantro and so much more!

How do you make white chicken chili?

To start, you’ll want to heat up the aromatics: olive oil with diced onions and garlic. Once those are soft, add the chicken thighs on top, cover with water or chicken broth and cook. In this way we’re flavoring the broth for the soup while cooking the chicken.

Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the broth, shred and set it aside. Next you’ll add just one can of the white beans and use an immersion blender to blend it all together. This creates the creaminess of the soup, without having to add flour, cream cheese or heavy cream. Finally, you’ll just add the rest of the beans, the shredded chicken and the remaining ingredients to the pot, and let all flavors cook together and simmer.

How do you thicken the chicken chili

Now you’ll notice when the chili is done that the broth is still not super thick and has a more liquid consistency. Keep in mind that this is intentional and that the chili will continue to thicken as it sits. However, if you want to thicken it fast, you can use flour. When adding flour to soup, just use 1-2 tablespoons and whisk it in a small bowl with a cup of broth removed from the soup. Don’t add the flour directly to the soup or it will clump up quickly.

Tips for the best white chicken chili

• Add creaminess without any cream: Create a creamy texture for the soup without any heavy cream or cheese by blending the white beans. White Norther beans or Cannellini beans have a creamy buttery consistency. When you blend them along with the onions and chicken broth with an immersion blender, it creates a thicker broth and adds the creaminess we want.
• Use rotisserie chicken to make it faster: Ok, so this recipe is super quick and easy to make. But if you want to make it even faster and easier, use leftover rotisserie chicken. That will save you time cooking and shredding the chicken.
• Allow the chili time to rest: Like all soups and chili, the flavors get better as they sit together for a while and meld. Not to mention, the chicken also has a chance to get more tender and juicy. I would recommend making this soup a few hours before you plan to serve it to allow the broth to thicken and the flavor to enhance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What toppings go with chili?

The best part about chili is the toppings, am I right?! There are so many great ways to spice up this easy white chicken chili by adding fresh toppings when ready to serve. Here are some of the most common ones:

• Sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Avocados
• Green onions
• Cilantro
• Jalapenos
• Shredded cheese, like Monterey Jack or cheddar
• Roasted corn
• Diced tomatoes
• Corn tortilla chips

Can I freeze white chicken chili?

Chili freezes really well! Let it cool to room temperature and then put in it freezer safe containers. Defrost it in the fridge before gently reheating it. You can also keep the chili in containers in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

Is this white chicken chili spicy?

This chili is mild in spice so it’s perfect for the whole family. If you like things spicier, add in some extra green chilis and use one if you would like it milder.

This easy white chicken chili recipe is a family favorite, especially in the winter. We love making a big batch of it and basically serve it as a main meal. It’s full of protein from the white beans and chicken, full of flavor from the diced green chili and spices, and comes together so quickly!

It’s one of my favorite hearty comfort meals. I would highly recommend doubling the recipe even so you can store some for the next day or freezer. We love leftovers in our house…no pots to wash!

For more soup recipes:

• Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
• Sweet Potato Chili
• Chicken Lemon Rice Soup
• Chicken Noodle Soup
• Vegan Corn Chowder

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