Simple White Chicken Chili Recipe
Chili is the ultimate fall and winter comfort food. Who can say no to a bowl of warm, thick chili that’s loaded with tender chicken and hearty cannellini beans? This white chicken chili recipe was some of the best chili I’ve ever had and is now in our rotation. It’s robustly flavored from sweet Vidalia onions, jalapeño peppers, and green chilis. It’s so easy and ready in 30 minutes. No need to stand over a simmering pot for hours. Many ingredients get tossed into the pot all at once and in no time this hearty, healthy, and comforting chili is ready. My family loved this easy white chicken chili recipe, and I love that it’s ready so quickly and with very minimal effort.
White Chicken Chili Ingredients
For this white bean chicken chili recipe, you’ll need:
Olive oil Yellow onion Jalapeño Canned green chiles Garlic Chicken broth Shredded cooked chicken Cannellini beans Lime juice Dried herbs and spices Fresh cilantro
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make White Chicken Chili in 30 Minutes
This is a quick and easy white chicken chili recipe that comes together in about half an hour. You’re welcome to simmer the chili longer for added flavor, but I’m always in a rush to get dinner on the table on weeknights so 30 minutes is good enough for me!
What to Serve with White Chicken Chili
Serve this classic stovetop white chicken chili with one or more of the following side dishes:
Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread or Sweet Potato Cornbread Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls Parker House Rolls No-Knead Dinner Rolls Basic House Salad
The chili is also delicious when topped with crushed homemade corn tortilla chips!
Recipe Video Tutorial
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