Spicy Chunky White Chicken Chili
This chicken chili is adapted from her recipe and makes one BANGIN pot of white chicken chili. Everyone has their preference on the consistency of chili. Some like it soupy and some like it chunky. I prefer the latter but if you like a soupier white chicken chili them simply add more chicken broth to the recipe.
This white chicken chili recipe is so hearty and the PERFECT chili to serve on a cold day when you’re not in the mood for a heavy traditional style chili. It has that spicy kick, juicy chunks of chicken, flavorful onions, celery, garlic & cheese! You really can’t go wrong with this stuff! Even bean haters tend to tolerate this chili.
Pair this bad boy up with some cornbread or crusty, buttered french bread and you got something going on!!!
The Recipe
Chunky Spicy White Chicken Chili
By Divas Can Cook
Ingredients
- 1 lb. of chicken (about 3-4 breasts), cubed
- 3-4 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 7 oz can of chopped green chiles
- 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 (16 oz cans) Great Northern beans (undrained)
- 3-5 cups of chicken broth (depending on the consistency you prefer)
- 3 cups of Monterey jack cheese
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, melt 3-4 Tablespoons of butter. Add in cubed chicken and cook over medium heat just until the outside is white.
- Add in chopped onions & celery. Sauté over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until very tender.
- Add in the garlic, green chiles, cumin, paprika, oregano & cayenne. Stir until well combined. Sauté for about 2 minutes
- Add in the beans and chicken broth (add in enough broth to reach the consistency you prefer. I added in 4 cups)
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and stir in cheese.
- Taste the broth and add in salt & pepper (if needed)
- Ladle into a bowl and sprinkle on a lil more cheese.
Very easy recipe on it was on point. Thank you for sharing.
Omg! This chili is simply amazing! Just made some for my job and they love it! Will definitely make again! Thanks
I’ve been making this recipe for a few years now. The kids LOVE it and request it often. Thanks!
Hands down this is the most repeated recipe I use from your blog (and I use many recipes from your blog). My husband CANNOT get enough of this white chicken chili… has even gone out in a blizzard to retrieve the ingredients… says a lot!
I just want to let you know that I looove your recipes especially the white chicken chili. I have made it multiple times and I need to show my appreciation for helping me figure out what’s for dinner. ????
Hey I wanna make a small pot of white chicken chill can I just use half of this recipe
Awesome
How many does this recipe serve. Need to make a big batch for church.
So delish! All of ur recipes are always a hit in my household! Thanks for sharing 😉
Amazing dish Diva!!!!!!! My family and Co-Workers really enjoyed it!
Made this recipe for dinner tonight. It was really good. My husband,myself,and father in law had 2 bowls each and have leftovers for tomorrow. Only complaint about this soup from all three of us was that it was not spicy enough for us so we added some more cayenne pepper and/or Tabasco sauce for more of a kick. I will be making this again in the future though.
I just made this tonight for dinner! Hubby rolled his eyes in the back of his head , after his first bite! I think its safe to say, this recipe is an absolute winner! Thanks, Monique!
Cooking it right now will let you know how it turns out!
Just made this tonight and it’s so good! Especially with cornbread! Thanks for the recipe! =)
I love this recipe, it gets me to do something I never do, and that is eat beans!! The only thing I do different is that I dont use the green chilis and I put this chilli over rice with a dollop of sour cream, chopped cilantro and crushed tortilla chips, its awesome!
Made this tonight and it was so good. My bf loved it. I will making this again really soon! Thanks chick!
any crockpot suggestions?
Loved this recipe!!!! My bf is a personal trainer and he loved it because not only is it flavorful, but it is packed with protein! He wants me to make this every week!! Thank you DIVA!!!!
It’s so freakin’ good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What an awesome recipe, I wonder if you have the vegan alternative!
I made this last night. Very good Monique. Now, it did have the taste of Tortilla Soup…my favorite. So next time I will add rotel tomatoes, sour cream and chips…thanks so much hun!
Really good girly, I love the cheese flavor! I will be printing this out
I made this recipe on Mon and I loved it and I am not a big fan of beans, but I was tearing this chili up. Put it with some homemade cornbread and I was in heaven! Hubby loved it as well!
I made this last night, it was yummy. A little too spicy for me, so next time I'll have to cut back on that some. I ended up adding a little more broth to even it out. Learning experience. Husband loved it.
I made this for lunch today, it's rainy outside, and its so good Diva. I added extra cheese and I loved this.
I make with diced tomatoes and top with guacomole, sour cream and seasoned tortilla strips for added flavor. Almost taste like tortilla soup. I may try this version, I've never tried it with celery.