This post written by Cara, from The Helpmates.
I love fall. Let me be a little more clear, I love fall food! Pumpkin flavored latte and everything else pumpkin, hot apple crisps, and a nice hearty chili… which is what I’ll be sharing with you today. A flavorful, creamy white chicken chili to be more specific.
I have to say, I’m taking it kind of easy on y’all for my first round over here. But if you find a recipe that’s both easy and tasty, then you’ve found a great thing. I believe this is one of those things.
This recipe, like most soups, is a very forgiving recipe. So don’t stress out if you need to add or take away a few things. Here we go…
Heat oil in a large chili pot over med-low heat. Sauté the onions & garlic.
Add all the other ingredients to the pot except for the sour cream and heavy whipping cream. That’s a lot of green chilies! This chili has a little kick, but it’s not overwhelming by any stretch. I’m a weakling when it comes to spicy food and I can handle it. I’m sure you’ll be just fine!
Stir well and then simmer for 30 minutes OR put make it a White Chicken Chili crock pot meal! Just toss the sauteed onions and garlic along with the other non-dairy ingredients into your slow cooker and let it cook slowly all day long.
Stir in sour cream and heavy whipping cream. Garnish and serve. I know I said the garnishes are optional, but really…you should do it. At least the extra dollop of sour cream! My hubby will totally judge you if you don’t!
This recipe is a good one to add to your freezer friendly collection. When preparing specifically for the freezer, I don’t even sauté my onions first. I just combine all ingredients (except for the sour cream and heavy whipping cream) into one gallon sized freezer bag. Then mix the sour cream and heavy whipping cream together into another freezer bag. Suck all the air out that you can, lay the bags flat and freeze. Defrost in fridge, then follow the instructions above when you’re ready to enjoy!
Creamy White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 3 teaspoons garlic paste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped
- 4 cans green chilies, chopped
- 4 cans great northern white beans, drained & rinsed
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Sour cream (optional for garnishing)
- Shredded pepper jack cheese (optional for garnishing)
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnishing)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large chili pot over med-low heat. Sauté the onions & garlic.
- Add all the other ingredients to the pot except for the sour cream and heavy whipping cream. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in sour cream and heavy whipping cream.
- Garnish and serve.
Laurie Lovett-Parsons
This looks really good. I will have to give it a try.
Cara
Let me know what you think!
stephanie
This was fabulous! Thanks!
Jessica McCoy
Glad you liked it Stephanie! Perfect for a cold day. 😉
Pam
I am cold right now, so this looks warm and delicious. Would love to give it a try! Thanks for sharing on the blog hop!
Miz Helen
Your Creamy White Chicken Chili looks like it would have great flavor. We love Chili and know that this would be a great chili. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Miz Helen
Katherines Corner
Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop . Big Hugs
Jessica McCoy
Thanks Katherine! We were excited to be able to link up this week.
Miz Helen
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen
Sherry
This chili looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday.
Bianca
I love Chicken Chili and cannot wait to try this version! Thanks for sharing on Show and Tell!
katherines corner
This is a fantastic recipe! Such a perfect tummy warmer too. Thank you or sharing at the Thursday Favorite things blog hop. Watch for your feature tomorrow xo
Kim (TheKimSixFix)
This looks so perfect for those cool winter evenings. I have to try it!
Thanks for sharing at You’re Gonna Love It!
April J Harris
I have never had a white chilli but your recipe is sure making me want to give it a try! Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop. Sharing!
Lindsey
I’m in love with white chicken chili, and this looks fairly fool proof. Thank you!!! Pinning, stumbling and tweeting. Happy Wednesday!
Helen Fern
Looks mighty good! Found you on the Pretty Pinstastic Party!
erin
Do you add chicken cooked or uncooked?
Jessica McCoy
Cooked chicken. Thanks!
Erica
Is it ok to used uncooked going in the crockpot
Ronda
Made this tonight. Followed the recipe exactly as written, something I don’t normally do. Fantastic! Two thumbs up from the hubby.