Name: EASY White Bean Chili with Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
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

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Easy White Bean Chili with Chicken is loaded with the robust flavor of well-season shredded chicken, creamy white beans, and spices. Plus, there are enough roasted green chilies to give it that ‘wow’ factor from your first spoonful to the very last drop!

A black square bowl with white bean chili with shredded cheese on top.

White Bean Chicken Chili for easy dinner

A delicious meal, this white bean chili with chicken is the perfect dish to make for an easy dinner, on game nights, or for a family gathering.

We love chili occasionally. Some of our favorites include Easy Beef Chili, and Sweet Potato Chili, and don’t miss our vegetarian version, our Easy Vegetarian Chili.

Reasons To Love White Bean Chili with Chicken…

This recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes.
An ideal recipe to cook 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 people, and it freezes well for extra meals.
Chicken makes this low-fat alternative.
Perfect for any gathering and game nights.
Plus, it is not as spicy, and more on the mild side.
Ideal for storing and freezing.

A square bowl filled with white beans, shredded chicken and topped with shredded cheddar cheese.

How to Make It?

This is an easy 3-step process:

First, you must sauté some onions and garlic, until they are fully cooked and caramelized. This will give more flavor to the chili.
Next, grill 2 chicken breasts in the same skillet (for easy cleanup) until they are nicely cooked and browned on both sides.
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!
Add a dollop of sour cream and freshly chopped cilantro to garnish.

Ingredients Overview:

Our full recipe is at the bottom of this post.

White Beans: These can be cannellini beans or Northern beans. Be sure you rinse and drain them before adding them.
Organic Chicken Broth: You will need 4 cups for this recipe.
Olive Oil: Is used to saute the chicken in the skillet.
Butter: You will need about 1 tablespoon.
Onions:
Garlic Cloves:
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts: You will need 2 large breasts, about 2 pounds.
Roasted Green Chilies: – You will need 2 small cans (4-ounce each)
Seasonings: You will need some ground cumin, salt and black pepper.
Cheddar Cheese: You can use mild shredded cheddar cheese when serving.

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 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. Add 1/2 cup of water to the mixture if you prefer more liquid.

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.

Pairings…

It is essential to pair a dish as rich and flavorful as this White Bean Chili with Chicken with something that complements and balances out its intensity. We suggest serving it with a light salad. And for beverages, a crisp white wine or light beer would make this dish every bit delightful.

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EASY White Bean Chili with Chicken

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

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!

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

Turn on your crockpot or slow cooker to High temperature.
Add the chicken broth and 2 cans (rinsed) of beans into the pot. And cover.
*Reserve the 3rd can of beans for later.
Meantime, while beans and broth are getting started.
In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter on medium heat, until butter is melted.
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.
Prepare the chicken. Sprinkle some salt and pepper over chicken breasts.
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.
Add the chilies, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir once or twice. Cover.
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.
*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.
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 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.
Serve with sour cream on the side.
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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