Zero WW Point White Bean Chicken Chili

This is a white bean chicken chili, you may want to try something different. White beans, chicken, onions, garlic, and more go so well in here.  You can also keep this recipe warm in a crockpot.

If you were to guess, you might think that white chili is southern comfort food. After all, it’s a fact that chili made with white beans has been simmering on Southern stovetops forever, with chicken or turkey being favorite additions.

However, it’s more accurate to say that white chili originated in the southwest.

Chili Originated in Texas

Many people think that chili originated in Mexico, but chili was originally made with beef and sold in San Antonio, Texas in the late 1800s.

The name chili comes from the Spanish chile con carne, which translates as “pepper with meat.” The first white chili popped up out west in the late 1980s, where it was viewed as a variation on southwestern cooking.

White bean chili was new – a sophisticated way to impress your dinner guests. It has been fully embraced by Southern cooks because who doesn’t love chili? And, who doesn’t like the idea of adding chicken?

White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe Ingredients

Here’s a list of what you need:

• Olive oil
• Onion
• Garlic
• Boneless, skinless chicken breast
• Chicken broth
• Fresh lime juice
• Ground coriander
• Dried oregano
• Cayenne pepper
• Black pepper
• Ground cumin
• Canned diced green chilies
• Corn kernels
• Canned white beans

What type of white beans should you use in chicken chili?

There are four varieties of white beans. They can be used interchangeably in recipes. So, for example, if a recipe calls for navy beans, and you only have great northern beans on hand, your dish will still come out just fine and taste delicious.

• Navy (Pea) Beans – Small, oval-shaped, and cook quickly. They get creamy when cooked, making them perfect for thickening soups and stews, or pureeing in dips.
• Great Northern Beans – Medium-sized beans with a mild, nutty taste and firm flesh that means they hold their shape better than navy beans.
• Cannellini Beans – Larger and meatier. Because of their shape, they are sometimes referred to as white kidney beans. They are often used in Italian dishes like Minestrone.
• Baby Lima Beans – Also called butterbeans. Small, smooth, and creamy with a rich, buttery texture and starchier. In the south, they’re often prepared with bacon or ham and served over rice.

How to Make White Bean Chicken Chili

1. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and onions and saute for 8 minutes.
3. Transfer garlic and onion to a Crock-pot or slow cooker.
4. Add remaining ingredients.
5. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
6. Remove chicken breast, shred the chicken, and return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
7. Cook on low for another 1 to 2 hours.
8. Garnish with green onions, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, or sour cream.

Best Toppings for White Bean Chicken Chili

What you put on top of your white bean chili is really your choice. Here are some suggestions:

• Sour cream
• Fresh cilantro leaves
• Chopped tomatoes
• Chopped avocado or guacamole
• Tortilla chips
• Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack
• Crumbled queso fresco
• Add a crunch with sliced radishes.
• Make it colorful with avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, and cheese.
• Add a little magic with a small garnish of salad – arugula, cilantro, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, a squeeze of lime juice, a drizzle of olive oil.

Make White Bean Chicken Chili Today

This is the perfect dish to make if you are busy. You can leave it happily simmering away while you clean the house. Lift the lid and your kitchen will be filled with the zesty aromas of the Southwest.

It’s also good to make ahead of time and will keep for a long time in your freezer. You will love this white bean chicken chili.

Can’t get enough chili? Here’s a whole bunch of hearty chili recipes.

• 2 Alarm Chili Kit
• Basic Chili Recipe
• Cincinnati Chili
• Coney Island Chili
• Indiana Chili
• Instant Pot Wendy’s Chili
• Original Chili Recipe
• Pedernales Chili
• Pork Chili Verde Recipe
• Quick and Easy Chili – A Tried and True Family recipe
• SOS Chili
• Steak and Shake Chili

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