EASY White Bean Chili with Chicken

Easy White Bean Chili with Chicken is loaded with shredded chicken, white beans, chicken stock, cumin, and enough roasted green chilies to give it that ‘wow’ factor from the very first spoonful to the very last drop!

 

White Bean Chili with Chicken…

  • This white bean chili with chicken comes together in less than 15 minutes and slowly cooks in your favorite slower cooker or crockpot for a few hours ( and even in the Instant Pot).
  • It feeds a crowd of 8 to 10 and freezes well for extra meals. 
  • Chicken makes this a low-fat alternative to traditional beef chili.
  • Perfect for any gathering and game nights.
  • As you know, chili is a great recipe for the crockpot or slow cooker.
  • Easy White Bean Chili with Chicken is a winner! 
  • Plus, it is not as spicy, and it is more on the mild side.
  • Ideal for storing and freezing.
A black square bowl with white beans, shredded chicken and cheddar cheese on top.

How to Make It?

This is an easy 3-step process:

  1. First, you must sauté some onions and garlic, until they are fully cooked and caramelized.  This will give more flavor to the chili.
  2. Next, grill 2 chicken breasts in the same skillet (for easy cleanup) until they are nicely cooked on both sides.
  3. Then place all the ingredients into your crock or slow cooker and turn it on.
A black square bowl with white beans, shredded chicken and cheddar cheese on top.

Notes & Tips…

  • A super easy meal to put together and it’s positively delicious every time.
  • Keep in mind, this recipe is hot and spicy for heat lovers.  
  • But if you prefer milder, reduce the amount of roasted green chilies to only 1 can (4 ounces), instead of two.
  • Serve it with our homemade Cheesy Mini Biscuits (Jim’s n Nicks Copycat) on the side and enjoy!

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Ingredients Needed for White Bean Chili with Chicken:

  • 3 cans (15 ounces) of white beans, rinsed and drained- divided
  • 4 cups (32 ounces) of organic chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 onions- chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves- chopped
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 cans (4-ounce) roasted green chilies diced- drained,
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. cracked black pepper
  • shredded mild cheddar cheese, to garnish

Directions to Make It…

1.  Turn on your crockpot to “High” temperature.
2.  Add the chicken broth, plus 2 cans (rinsed) of beans into the crockpot. And cover.  (*Reserve the 3rd can of beans for later.)
3.  In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter on medium heat, until butter is melted.
4.  Add the garlic and onions and sauté, stirring until they are softened and golden brown, about 6 minutes.  Add the onion mixture to the crockpot or slow cooker.

A Crockpot filled with chicken broth, onions and seasonings.

5.  Prepare the chicken.  Sprinkle some salt and pepper over the chicken breasts.
6.  Place chicken into the same skillet, and grill chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. (No need to add any oil or butter.) Transfer chicken into the crock-pot.

2 raw chicken breasts in a black skillet.
A black skillet on stove top with 2 chicken breasts cooking.

7.  Add the chilies, cumin, salt, and black pepper.  Stir once or twice. Cover.
8.  Cook on “High” for 4 hours, or on Low for 8 hours.  (I cooked it on High for 4 hrs.) Total prep time: 15 minutes.

9.  *Add in the 3rd can (rinsed) of beans, 15 minutes before you finish the cooking.  If you prefer more liquid, add an additional 1/2 cup of water to the mixture.

10.  Remove the chicken and shred it.  Set it aside.  Remove 1+ 1/2 cups of beans with 1/2 cup of liquid and puree in a blender.  Return the creamy mixture and shredded chicken to the crockpot or slow cooker.

11.  Change the temperature to “Warm” or turn it off completely.  It will keep the chili warm until you are ready to serve.   Serve it in individual bowls.  Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese on top. Serve with sour cream on the side. Yields: 3 quarts

Ingredients are set on wax paper for the recipe, with raw chicken breasts too.

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EASY White Bean Chili with Chicken

EASY White Bean Chili with Chicken

Easy White Bean Chili with Chicken is loaded with shredded chicken, white beans, chicken stock, cumin, and enough roasted green chilies in it to give it that 'wow' factor from the very first spoonful to the very last drop! The perfect meal for the Crock-Pot or Slow Cooker!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cans (15-ounces each can) white beans, rinsed and drained- divided
  • 4 cups (32-ounces) organic chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 onions- chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves- chopped
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 cans (4-ounces) roasted green chilies diced- drained,
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. cracked black pepper
  • shredded mild cheddar cheese, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Turn on your crockpot or slow cooker to High temperature.
  2. Add the chicken broth and 2 cans (rinsed) of beans into the pot. And cover.
  3. *Reserve the 3rd can of beans for later.
  4. Meantime, while beans and broth are getting started.
  5. In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter on medium heat, until butter is melted.
  6. Add the garlic and onions and sauté, stirring until they are softened and golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add the onion mixture to the crockpot or slow cooker.
  7. Prepare the chicken. Sprinkle some salt and pepper over chicken breasts.
  8. Place chicken into the same skillet, and grill chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. (No need to add any oil or butter.) Transfer chicken into the crock-pot.
  9. Add the chilies, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir once or twice. Cover.
  10. Cook on High for 4 hours, or on Low for 8 hours. (I cooked it on High for 4 hrs.) Total prep time: 15 minutes.
  11. *Add in the 3rd can (rinsed) of beans, 15 minutes before you finish the cooking. If you prefer more liquid, add an additional 1/2 cup of water to the mixture.
  12. Remove the chicken and shred it. Set it aside.
  13. Remove 1+ 1/2 cups of beans with 1/2 cup of liquid and puree in a blender. Return creamy mixture and shredded chicken to the crock-pot or slow cooker. Change setting to 'Warm' or turn it off completely. It will keep the chili warm until you are ready to serve. Serve into individual bowls. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  14. Serve with sour cream on the side.
  15. Yields: 3 quarts

Notes

If you prefer less liquid, remove the cover of your slow cooker for the last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking, This will help evaporate some of the liquid.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10 servings

Serving Size:

1 serving

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 343Total Fat: 10gCarbohydrates: 24.1gFiber: 10.4gSugar: 2.2gProtein: 36.4g

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16 Comments

    1. Thanks so much Sherry! The flavors in this chicken chili are truly delicious. This recipe is a winner! Enjoy!!

  1. This looks so good! Maybe I spent too many years in Texas, cause if I go to make chili, I’ll make it the traditional way with chunks of beef, even though I’ve seen white chili for years and there’s certainly nothing not appealing about it! So I’m printing this. I know we’ll love it. I might even add a can of hominy to it. Probably another Texas thing!

  2. I need to make some white chili! So much healthier for us! Did you get any of this cold weather blast in Charleston? Your chili would have been greatly appreciated in my home this chilly weekend! Stay warm Liz and Anna!
    xo

    1. Yes Roz – it's freezing here! but it's much worse in the North with all that snow!
      Hope you are cooking up a storm. Xoxo thanks for stopping by.

    1. Tricia ! You made me laugh- I would Love to come to your home and cook for the entire family.. And you can bake your fabulous cookies for me ! Thank you for stopping by!