White Bean Chicken Chili

Chili is definitely one of the fall foods that I most look forward to each year. I certainly could make it during the summer, and I have done so in the past, but I just don’t enjoy it quite as much until it is truly fall. As much as I love my classic chili recipe, I have never even tasted any kind of white chili so I was very eager to give this recipe a try. It was absolutely delicious! It had the perfect amount of spice and was nice and creamy. It was a bit more soupy than what I would normally expect of chili, but that could be easily remedied by reducing the amount of chicken broth you add. And of course, one of the best things about this dish is how incredibly quick and easy it was to prepare. It will be perfect for chilly fall and winter weeknights when I am pressed for time. This made about six servings and was excellent as leftovers.

Another bonus – I got to use my beautiful Dutch oven! This color just makes me happy :-)

White Bean Chicken Chili

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½ -inch cubes

1 medium onion, chopped

1 ½ tsp. garlic powder

1 tbsp. oil

2 (15.5 oz) cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed

1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth

2 (4 oz.) cans diced green chiles

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. dried oregano

½ tsp. pepper

¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

1 cup reduced fat sour cream

½ cup whipping cream

fresh cilantro and paprika, for garnish

Directions:

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, sauté chicken, onion and garlic powder in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add beans, broth, chiles and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; let simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream and whipping cream. Sprinkle with paprika and top with fresh cilantro for garnish, if desired.

Source: adapted from My Kitchen Cafe

http://www.goodthingscatered.blogspot.com katie102006
That looks fabulous! I LOVE all the flavors used in there!
goodthingscatered
This chili looks SOOO good! I love all the flavors that are incorporated!
http://erinrach.blogspot.com erin
This looks so yummy and comforting!
Erin
This looks delicious! I love white chicken chili but have never made it at home. It looks like the perfect dish for cooler weather!
http://joelens.blogspot.com Joelen
Love the color of your new dutch oven… so summery and an upbeat color! This chili looks fabulous as well!
http://www.wheresmydamnanswer.com Cathy – wheresmydamnanswer
I make a chicken chili that is almost exactly like this and it is amazing – Anyone who makes this will not be sorry. I have made this for a crowd of 30 and let me tell you there was nothing left at the end of the night. This dish is cozy winter comfort food at it finest.
http://kathyandryan.blogspot.com Kathy
Ohh I love the color of your dutch oven!!
I love white chicken chili.
http://www.funnycoolstuff.com chumpman
When I saw this post, I got warm and fuzzy, I could almost taste it!
http://mykitchencafe.blogspot.com Melanie
I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe. Your picture is fantastic (as always). And I agree with the others – I’m loving the color of your dutch oven!
http://readingritingandrecipes.blogspot.com/ Mollie
This looks great! I’ve wanted to try a chicken chili for a while. This is going on my list for sure!
http://delishfood.wordpress.com ash
this looks great!! i’ve been dying to try chicken chili. you’ve been posting too many recipes lately that i just have to try!
http://bakergirlcreations.blogspot.com/ shannon
That looks absolutely delicious, nice and savory. Can’t wait to try a batch of my own! (Also, love the dutch oven – the colour is gorgeous!)
devils_food
Annie, I just made chili too, in the same Dutch oven! I absolutely love the color! It makes cooking in it so much more fun.
http://www.dailydeliciousness.blogspot.com Shawna
This looks incredible and I am so very jealous of that beautiful blue LeCreuset…It’s definitely on my dream list of kitchen items! :)
http://amberskitchen.blogspot.com Amber
That chili looks awesome. That LeCreuset is the most beautiful color ever. I am super jealous.
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Sarah
Annie, I just wanted to tell you I made this tonight for dinner and it was great. Forgot you mentioned it was thin, but maybe the leftovers will thicken up. Thanks for sharing and keep the great recipes coming!
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LJ
Hi Annie! I’m planning to try this recipe today. I was just wondering, should I cook the chicken first before adding the onion and garlic powder? Thanks.
Annie
No, as the recipe indicates, you add those ingredients together and cook the chicken with the spices.
Jessica
I made this yesterday, and it was a hit! Because I was assembling and cooking most everyhing at someone else’s house later in the day, I boiled chicken in chicken broth and cut it into chunks earlier in the day. Then I added it to the pot with the beans, etc… to heat through. Delicious!
http://www.thespiffycookie.com Erin
Just made this for dinner. Although I knew it would taste good I didn’t realize that I would fall in love at first bite. Definitely gonna be cooking this again!
Alea
Should I soak my beans before hand? If so, how long?
Alea
About my last post, I am not using canned beans… I’m using dry ones, and soaking them.
Annie
Your bean package should have instructions about that.
Emily
Hi Annie, is there any healthier substitute for the whipping cream? Could I use D milk? Or, since it’s only a half cup, does it not matter too much fat/calorie wise?
Annie
Please see the FAQ page.
Tracy
This was delightful! I used vegetarian broth instead of chicken broth, added an additional can of beans, and finished with fat-free half-and-half instead of whipping cream. The flavor is so good that I’m thinking up ways to replace the chicken so it’s completely vegetarian!
Mary Colleen
Annie, can’t wait to try this recipe! I have a question about your dutch oven…Is the color “Caribbean blue”?
annieseats
Yep!
Chris ( the pie lady)
Made this yesterday! Added the cream and sour cream today, went to our small towns chili cook off… And won first place! I don”t like oregano so I added cilantro.Thats the only change I made. Thanks Annie! Told everyone about your blog.