Last Updated on October 26, 2023 by Ellen Christian
This White Chicken Chili Recipe with Sour Cream is a family favorite. Try my chicken chili recipe that tastes just like the one from the Food Network channel!
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White Chicken Chili Recipe
By Thursday, most of the fresh fruits and vegetables I’ve purchased are either gone or past the point where they’re usable. I hate food waste but it’s next to impossible to keep a vegetable you buy on Sunday fresh until the following Saturday. I’m generally stressed out from a busy week and want a quick, healthy meal.
The solution is not takeout … it’s your Cantry. You can make nutritious, fresh and flavorful meals quickly and easily thanks to the canned foods in your pantry. February is National Canned Food Month so now is the perfect time to share this recipe with you.
Is white chicken chili still chili?
Yes, white chicken chili is indeed still considered chili. While it differs from traditional chili by using white beans and chicken instead of red beans and beef, the core concept—a hearty, spicy, slow-cooked stew—remains the same.
What type of beans to use in white chili
I often make traditional chili with canned tomatoes but this is perfect for those days that I want something different. This White Chicken Chili Recipe with Sour Cream uses Goya Cannellini Beans which you may also know as Alubias. This is a very easy recipe that is ready in just 30 minutes. Canned foods make homemade easy.
Looking for a traditional chili recipe? Try my Weight Watchers Chicken Chili recipe. This is a super easy meal with a bit of a kick that everyone will love.
White chicken chili ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil
Small onion, chopped
Minced garlic, to taste
Ground cumin
Dried oregano
Cayenne pepper
Chicken broth
Chopped cooked chicken
Goya cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese to top
Sour Cream to top
White Chicken Chili Recipe with Sour Cream
This White Chicken Chili Recipe with Sour Cream is a family favorite. Try my chicken chili recipe that tastes just like the one from the Food Network channel!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp of minced garlic, to taste
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 cups of chicken broth
- 3 cups of chopped cooked chicken
- 2 cans of Goya cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
- shredded Pepper Jack Cheese to top
- Sour Cream to top
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot and cook the onion until tender.
- Add the garlic, cumin, oregano and cayenne and stir.
- Add chicken broth, chicken and white beans. Simmer 15 minutes uncovered.
- Serve and top each bowl with cheese and sour cream.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 342Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 834mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 7gSugar: 2gProtein: 28g
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This would make a very tasty meal; I love chili.
It’s perfect on a cold day!
I’ve never had a chili that didn’t have more “sauceiness” (liquid) if that’s the right word. This one sounds interesting and tasty!
Thanks, Val. You could certainly add more broth if you want to1
I am looking forward to trying this. It sounds like a good way to make something that uses ingredients from my freezer and pantry.
Hope you enjoy it, Daisy!
Now I know what I can do with my leftover chicken thighs. The breasts, drumsticks and wings get eaten in that order but the poor thighs get thrown into the freezer and forgotten. Well, no longer! Thank you!
Glad to share, Carol. It’s definitely a great way to use them up!
Looks delicious! I love chicken chili, and I usually put hominy in mine, for a little different taste from the white beans.
That sounds good! I need to try that next time!
Typically, I am not a fan of traditional chili, however this is very different, and looks great! I know my husband would love it since he is a clean and healthy eater.
I really enjoy it, Amy. It’s a nice change from the tomato based chili.
When looking for a new recipe to cook, I’m going to have to start going to the canned foods in my pantry more often. We have a stock of all kinds of beans that I usually only use when making chili beans, but I’ve got to step outside of the box and become more creative. That way we can also use our stock of canned foods. I always buy canned foods when they’re on sale and I also have coupons, so the stock is pretty large.
That’s my goal as well, Danielle. Sometimes I feel like I make the same thing all the time.