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White Chicken Chili

[heart_this] · Jan 19, 2010 · 31 Comments

White Chicken Chili

With the cool weather I have been eating a lot more soups and stews lately. One of my favorite types of stews is chili which warms you up both with its temperature and with its spicy heat. One of the things that I like most about chili is that there are so many different ways of making it. This white chili that has been making its way around the food blogging sphere recently caught my attention and I just had to try making it. As the name suggests, this chili uses a white meat, chicken, along with white beans and even a bit of milk to make the gravy white. In keeping with the theme, I avoided using any red chilies or paprika. With the chopped green chilies being pretty mild, most of the heat in this chili comes from the jalapeno peppers. I used two jalapeno peppers without removing the seeds but given the variance in the heat in a jalapeno pepper, I recommend adding them a bit at a time to bring the chili to the desired level of spiciness. You could easily make this chili with dried beans but in an effort to save a time I went with canned. If you also have some cooked chicken on hand this recipe becomes really quick and it is super simple. I served the white chicken chili with some grated white cheddar cheese, cilantro, sour cream and sliced avocado.

White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili

Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon cumin (toasted and ground)
  • 2 (4.5 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
  • 2 jalapeno peppers (sliced)
  • 3 cups chicken (cooked and shredded)
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans northern beans (drained and rinsed) (or 3 cups cooked beans, from 1 cup dry)
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon masa (or cornmeal)
  • 1/2 cup milk
directions
  1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-8 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cumin and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
  3. Add the green chilies, jalapenos, chicken, beans, chicken stock, oregano, salt and pepper, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Mix the masa into the milk and then mix it into the chili and simmer for another 10 minutes.
Slow Cooker: Optionally implement steps 1 & 2, place everything except the masa and milk in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-10 hours or high for 2-4 hours before adding the masa and milk and cooking for another 10 minutes.
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Comments

  1. Treehouse Chef says

    January 19, 2010 at 1:32 am

    White Chicken Chili is on my list to make very soon. Great Recipe!

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  2. Kathleen says

    January 19, 2010 at 1:52 am

    This sounds really good. I'm bookmarking it to try soon!

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  3. meeso says

    January 19, 2010 at 2:36 am

    Nice one, who doesn't love a good white chicken chili! Looks like a damn good one 🙂

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  4. Sook says

    January 19, 2010 at 2:47 am

    Wow, that looks so wonderful! Kevin, I think maybe you should do a post on what camera you use and what lighting stuff you use for your beautiful photos! I LOVE all your photos. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says

    January 19, 2010 at 3:00 am

    Yum… This chili looks amazing. I'm definitely putting it on the menu sometime soon. Love the avocado on top!

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  6. Rebecca says

    January 19, 2010 at 3:02 am

    We must think alike! I just posted a white chicken chili today as well 🙂

    Reply
  7. Julie says

    January 19, 2010 at 3:38 am

    Yum..one of my favorite soups. Yours looks awesome 🙂

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  8. Jennifer says

    January 19, 2010 at 3:51 am

    now that looks super!! I love chicken chili but its been a while since I made a pot! thanks for the inspiration 🙂

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  9. Georgia @ Comfort of Cooking says

    January 19, 2010 at 4:00 am

    Great post, Kevin! This looks delicious. I love making chicken chili, especially in the winter… It fills my home with such a warm, savory smell. I posted my recipe just last week, actually! Not quite as pretty as yours, but here it is!

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  10. Mike says

    January 19, 2010 at 4:17 am

    Looks great. I'm a big chili lover, but I've never tried white chili. This recipe looks good. Love the dollop of sour cream and slices of avocado.

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  11. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    January 19, 2010 at 4:42 am

    A delicious looking and sounding chili!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  12. Sharon says

    January 19, 2010 at 6:02 am

    I really can't get enough of soup right now so this is a delightful recipe to add to the collection!

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  13. Joanne says

    January 19, 2010 at 11:11 am

    I used to swear I wasn't a soup/stew person but I too have been eating them nonstop! This looks like a great chili…perfect for the superbowl.

    Reply
  14. Graziana says

    January 19, 2010 at 11:50 am

    I have to try your white chili , I love the idea of the cornmeal cream

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  15. Gloria says

    January 19, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    Aaah kevin you always make the most delicious and tasty things, love it! gloria

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  16. Colin's Mom says

    January 19, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    Great minds think alike because I just made this yesterday as well. I actually came to your site looking for a recipe before hand but I see your recipe ended up being fairly similar to mine. I didn't do the milk but opted for a dollop of sour cream on the top which really lended a nice touch of richness and creaminess to the chili.

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  17. rcb @ penny pinching provisions says

    January 19, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    Sounds great! I love soup in winter.

    Reply
  18. The Short (dis)Order Cook says

    January 19, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    Great chili variation. I did one with turkey and pinto beans recently, but this one rises above. I like the addition of masa and your bravery with the jalapenos!

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  19. eonyc says

    January 19, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    I just made some a few weeks ago when it finally started to get cold here–this is one of my all-time favorites!

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  20. Jeanne says

    January 19, 2010 at 6:08 pm

    I'm intrigued… yours is the first white chili I've seen but it certainly sounds good!

    Reply
  21. screwdestiny says

    January 19, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    I still haven't ever tried a white chili, but they certainly look good.

    Reply
  22. E says

    January 19, 2010 at 8:28 pm

    Yum! That chili looks so good right now. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  23. Karen says

    January 19, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    I love white chili. I'm making some this Wednesday. Have you ever tried it with some hominy? Hominy wasn't an ingredient I ever used before moving south. It adds a little something to a good white chili 🙂

    Reply
  24. Pam says

    January 20, 2010 at 4:12 am

    I've been wanting to make a white chili for awhile now – this recipe looks tasty. Bookmarked.

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  25. Anonymous says

    January 21, 2010 at 12:21 am

    This is one amazing dish…it makes my tummy want some!

    Reply
  26. Cara says

    January 21, 2010 at 2:35 am

    white chicken chili is a favorite in our home 🙂

    Reply
  27. Kimberlita says

    January 22, 2010 at 1:10 am

    I tried this dish tonight, and it was mighty tasty. Thought I'd share!

    http://tasteofchironto.blogspot.com/2010/01/when-i-saw-this-recipe-on-closet.html

    Reply
  28. Okke says

    January 22, 2010 at 5:27 am

    I made this tonight for the family… it was a hit! We had some beautiful ripe avocados that indeed worked great with the stew. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  29. Jodi says

    January 27, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    I made this last nice following your recipe and it was awesome. 4 hearty servings, and everyone raved. Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
  30. Kathleen says

    March 3, 2010 at 12:37 am

    I've made this recipe about once a week for the past 4 weeks now. This recipe is so good, especially during this winter! The only thing I change is that I finish the soup with the juice of one lime – I swear, it's perfect and really easy!

    Reply
  31. Megan @ IncreaseMyHunger says

    December 14, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    YUM! Been wanting to try a White Chicken Chili for some time – gonna give your recipe a try soon. Thank you for sharing!!!

    Reply

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