The Ultimate White Chicken Chili – the BEST of the BEST White Chicken Chilis! SO good and ready to eat in under 20 minutes! Rotisserie chicken, white beans, corn, green chilies, chicken broth, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, half-and-half, pepper jack cheese. Top with some sour cream and extra cheese. Makes a ton. Freeze leftovers for a quick meal later.
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Pin This RecipeI called this The Ultimate White Chicken Chili because it really is the best of the best White Chicken Chili. It is also a great way to use up any leftover turkey from your holiday meal tomorrow!
We both absolutely LOVED this chili. It has tons of great flavors and only takes a few minutes to make. The key to getting this on the table in under 20 minutes is using a rotisserie chicken. I used a whole rotisserie chicken, you could definitely use all turkey or a combination of cooked chicken and turkey. You are basically just heating everything up in the pot and digging in! All you need is some yummy cornbread and you are set.
This makes a TON! It is perfect for watching all the rivalry games this weekend in college football! I am making a big pot for us to watch the Iron Bowl on Saturday. As I said, this makes a ton. You can freeze any leftovers for a quick meal later.
The Ultimate White Chicken Chili
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 rotisserie chicken skin removed, meat pulled off bones and chopped
- 2 (15-oz) cans white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (11-oz) can white corn, drained
- 2 (4-oz) cans chopped green chilies, undrained
- 2 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions:
- In a Dutch oven melt butter and stir in flour. Cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and half-and-half. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, until thickened.
- Add remaining ingredients and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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I just made this and it’s great! Can’t wait to eat a big bowl! I’m thinking my man friend is going to love it also. First time making a chicken chili. It’s a cool & rainy day in Mississippi so it will be a comfort dish for sure. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
SO glad you enjoyed it, Tammy!
Today and it was a little thick what should I do to thin it out just a little bit
More broth?
Mine is just a little thin. Is there any way to thicken it a little
Use less liquid or add some cornstarch
Can this be done in the instant pot?
I’m sure that it could. I haven’t made this in the instant pot, so I can not say how long to cook it or if any modifications need to be made. It would also probably take longer in the IP than on the stovetop.
This is a family favorite! We make it all the time. Easy and tastes so good!
My husband is a very picky eater but he loved this recipe! Making it again today!
Thank you!
YAY! SO glad it was a hit, Debbie!
This is a go to recipe year round for us. Although, I tweak it somewhat by replacing the onion and garlic with the real stuff. I also add more chili powder and cheese. My family loves it.
Can I use milk instead of half and half
I haven’t made this with milk, but you can try it.
This recipe is so good! I've been eating off of it all week. I also wanted to add that it is just as good fresh or frozen and reheated. I always heard that you shouldn't freeze things with dairy, but this worked great! A keeper recipe for sure.
This isn't just a good recipe, it is great. First time trying white chicken chili at home and it exceeds anything I've ever had. Didn't alter the recipe at all and it came out perfect. Made a skillet of cornbread to go with it. Just wish we got more chili-eating weather in Florida.
Hi! this recipe is fantastic! I have been making it for a couple of months, and it is now a staple in my household. There is not one person I have cooked it for that hasn’t left it yet. Do you know how many calories would be in a serving? I saw in the comments that you said it makes about 8 to 10 servings, so I was wondering if you had the nutrition facts on it. Thank you.
This recipe is a keeper! Everyone loved it!
I normally don't make chicken chili. I made it too many times in the past and kind of burnt myself out. However, I saw your recipe and thought it would be quick. It wasn't only quick, but delicious. Thanks for posting.
If you use leftover turkey, how many cups or pounds of meat do you add?
About 4 cups
When you say it makes a "lot", can you give me an idea of how much that is? A gallon? I need to make soup for a large crowd and would like to do this one but I'm trying to figure out how many times to multiply the recipe. Thanks so much!
The recipe serves 8 to 10
I made this today. It was awesome. My son-in-law even asked for the recipe. I'll certainly keep this recipe. Perfect for a chilly rainy day like today.
Made this tonight my family loved it. My daughter has celiac disease so I simply used gluten free flour for the roux. It turned out perfect, this recipe is a keeper
Simple ingredients with excellent results will have to triple the recipe next time because it goes quick
Could you make this with ground chicken?
I think that would be fine. Enjoy!
I want to try this for this weekend! Sounds so good! If I wanted to make it and freeze it, would I omit the cheese to freeze and then add it when I am heating it back up to serve?
Either way would be fine. Just your preference. Enjoy!
yes I was wondering the same thing…in a crockpot?