Chicken White Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Chicken White Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups chicken stock/broth; 5 cans Great Northern white beans rinsed and drained (1 can reserved); 1 bay leaf; 4 small cans mild chopped green chilis; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.25-1.5 lbs); 1 onion chopped; 2 ribs of celery thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 Tablespoons butter; Salt to taste; Note: For thicker style soup reduce stock from 8 cups to 6 cups.; Garnish with Tortilla Chips, Montery Jack/Pepper Jack Cheese, Sour Cream, Cilantro, or Salsa.

Servings: persons

8 cups chicken stock/broth
5 cans Great Northern white beans rinsed and drained (1 can reserved)
1 bay leaf
4 small cans mild chopped green chilis
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.25-1.5 lbs)
1 onion chopped
2 ribs of celery thinly sliced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cumin
2 Tablespoons butter
Salt to taste
Note: For thicker style soup reduce stock from 8 cups to 6 cups.
Garnish with Tortilla Chips, Montery Jack/Pepper Jack Cheese, Sour Cream, Cilantro, or Salsa.

1
Bring chicken stock/broth to boil in a large dutch oven. Add 1/2 chopped onion and chicken breast. Boil chicken 20 mins.
2
Meanwhile in a small saute pan melt butter and add celery and the other half of chopped onion.
3
Take out and chop into small bite sized pieces. Add chicken back to pot.
4
At this point add 4 cans rinsed beans, bay leaf, cumin, red pepper flakes, sauteed onions and celery, salt and green chilis.
5
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld together.
6
After 1 hour puree 1 can of rinsed drained beans and add to soup. Mix in well. Cool and serve with garnishes of your choice.

1725

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

231

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups chicken stock/broth, 5 cans Great Northern white beans rinsed and drained (1 can reserved), 1 bay leaf, 4 small cans mild chopped green chilis, and more.

Yes, Chicken White Bean Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken White Bean Chili

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