Description
Creamy, comforting, and mildly spicy, this Pioneer Woman White Chicken Chili Recipe is a perfect fall favorite made with tender chicken, white beans, and a cozy blend of spices.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 (4 oz) cans green chiles, chopped
16 oz Great Northern beans, rinsed
8 cups chicken broth
1 medium jalapeño, sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Pinch of salt, to taste
Small pinch of white pepper, to taste
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (or to taste)
1 tablespoon sour cream, for garnish
1 sprig chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
1. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
2. Add rinsed beans and chopped green chiles; pour in the chicken broth.
3. Add sliced jalapeños and season with cumin, salt, and white pepper.
4. Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 2 hours.
5. Add shredded cooked chicken halfway through cooking time.
6. Mix cornmeal with whole milk, then stir into chili.
7. Simmer another 10 minutes, until chili thickens.
8. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese until melted and creamy.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning with paprika and cayenne pepper if needed.
10. Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, cilantro, and extra cheese. Add warm corn tortillas, pico de gallo, or guacamole if desired.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep option.
Swap green chiles for mild salsa verde if preferred.
Canned beans can be substituted to reduce cook time.
Store leftovers in fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pioneer Woman White Chicken Chili Recipe, White Chicken Chili, Fall Chili Recipe, Easy Chicken Chili