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Chicken Chili

Published: Feb 13, 2012 · Modified: Jan 7, 2016 by Louisa Clements · This post may contain affiliate links

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Make a delicious, budget-friendly white chicken chili with diced tomatoes, kidney beans and chicken thighs that is ready in just 30 minutes. | livinglou.com

Chicken chili is something that I didn’t eat very much of when I was growing up, it was usually a classic chili con carne or even a vegetarian chili, but chicken was often saved for stews or soups. I felt like chicken wouldn’t have quite the same amount of flavour as beef so why use chicken? Well, boy was I wrong! This white chicken chili recipe is so comforting and uses a mixture of chicken, white kidney beans, tomatoes and diced green chilis along with herbs and spices for a flavour-loaded chicken chili. What I love about this recipe is that it also uses a more budget-friendly cut of chicken, chicken thighs. Not only are these typically cheaper than chicken breasts, but they also have more flavour – it’s a win-win situation.

I’m glad that today is another Secret Recipe Club reveal day because I’m suffering from major writer’s block. If I wasn’t going to talk about the lovely Angela from Angela’s Kitchen you might be stuck reading about how I’ve been listening to Carry This Picture by Dashboard Confessional on repeat all weekend. Or my obsession with Beatles cover bands. And donuts. And Carey Grant. It’s an odd time, right now.

Anyways, Angela’s Kitchen is a wonderful site and a great resource for a variety of recipes for people with dietary restrictions, which is something that’s becoming even more popular these days. She has great sections for gluten free and dairy free recipes which covers off pretty much everyone. I was inspired by her Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili, I’ve always loved chili but like I said, I have never had a white chicken chili. I’m so glad that I tried this because it is one of my favourite comforting meals. It’s so easy and packed with flavour, I adapted mine to cook on the stove top, but I’m sure it would be just as good in a slow cooker. If you are looking to make chili in the slow cooker, I have a great slow cooker chili recipe with sweet potatoes.

Louisa Clements

Yields 4-6

Chicken Chili

A comforting white chicken chili perfect for crisp fall evenings.

10 minPrep Time

30 minCook Time

40 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into bite sized chunks
  • 1 onion, chopped or grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 12 oz can spicy diced tomatoes and red pepper or just plain diced tomatoes
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ 28oz can white kidney beans
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
  2. Add onions and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Next, pour in diced tomatoes, green chiles, oregano, cumin and coriander. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat.
  4. Add in beans and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Finally, add in cheddar and serve.

Nutrition

7.8.1.2
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Give this Chicken Chili a try, it’s a nice change from your typical ground beef and beans chili.

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  1. Daily Deal

    March 31, 2012 at 12:09 am

    Yum! These chicken chili recipe looks incredible! My kind of flavors.
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  2. ButterYum

    February 14, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    Great recipe selection - I love your gorgeous photo too! If you haven't had a chance, please stop by and visit my SRC post for Giant Chocolate Toffee Cookies http://butteryum.blogspot.com/2012/02/giant-chocolate-toffee-cookies.html :) ButterYum
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  3. Betsy

    February 13, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    Tis the season for chili! I've never tried chicken chili either but your photos make it very tempting! I’m stopping by from SRC but I’d love if you check our my new site seasonalpotluck.com February is oranges month so if you have any orange recipes, we’d love if you’d link up! http://bit.ly/zDoNfx ps. Louisa is my favorite name of all time :)
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  4. Miz Helen

    February 13, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    Your Chicken Chili would be perfect for the cold winter day we are having today. This is a great presentation for a great recipe! It is fun cooking with you in the SRC! Miz Helen SRC #7
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  5. Lisa~~

    February 13, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    I've only recently tried white chicken chili and it was delicious. I'm saving this recipe to make very soon. If you haven't already, I'd love for you to check out my Group 'A' SRC entry: Crunchy Fudgy Heart Bites Lisa~~ Cook Lisa Cook
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  6. Alli

    February 13, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    This is exactly the recipe I need for our ski trip next week. Warm, comforting, simple and delicious. Yum.
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  7. Jo-Anna

    February 13, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    I've never had white chicken chili either, and this look SO good! P.S. I love your photo! Jo-Anna
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  8. dan

    February 13, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    The chili looks delicious, and with those individual serving bowls, I just want to throw it in the oven and melt the cheese right on top.
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  9. Rachel

    February 13, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Oh chicken chili, how I love you!! This looks and sounds delicious.
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  10. Corina

    February 13, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    I love my slow cooker and this is just the type of recipe I like to use it for. Sounds yummy.
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  11. Vivian thiele

    February 13, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    Oh my... this looks absolutely yummy too! Was great having your blog this month. The chicken wings were fabulous!
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