Hearty White Chicken Chili Recipe A Fall Family Hit

As the nights grow chilly and we turn towards comfort dishes that will provide us warmth and coziness, this White Chicken Chili recipe is a family hit. Whether you are feeding a family of four or a crew of dozens, this recipe always pleases the masses. It’s become a tradition for us to serve up big bowls of this chili to guests on Halloween, and it certainly provides fuel for the night’s ghostly activities. But really, this recipe is so popular with our family and friends that I make it many times throughout the year. It freezes well too, so you can make it in batches and store way for later enjoyment.

My famous White Chicken Chili recipe is chock full of juicy chicken, white beans, a kick of chili powder and cumin. Everyone just gobbles it up, and I make up a big pot so the gang can help themselves. We serve it in bowls brimming with various topping choices like green onions, cheese, sour cream and more.

 

Hearty White Chicken Chili Recipe

As the kids have gotten older, this is a hands-down favorite they just keep requesting. If you want to grab on to this tradition at your own house, you’ll need to know how to make this chili.

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Hearty White Chicken Chili Recipe

(makes about 6-8 servings)

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken breast, cooked
• One large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup of beer (optional)
• 1 can mild green chilis, chopped
• 2-3 large cans white beans (Great Northern or Cannellini Beans work fine)
• 1 can refried beans
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cayenne (if you like it spicy)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Instructions:

1. In large pot, melt butter and cook onions and garlic until limp.
2. Add chicken broth, beer (if using), spices and green chilis.
3. Bring to boil. Add white beans and refried beans, stirring well.
4. Reduce to simmer and add chicken, heavy cream and cheese. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring regularly to avoid sticking.
5. Remove from heat, ladle into bowls, and serve with toppings.

Topping ideas

This chili is even better with a variety of toppings to add even more flavor. Try a combination of these:

• chopped green onions
• chopped avocados
• pico de gallo salsa
• Monterey Jack cheese
• pickled jalapeno peppers
• bacon crumbles
• sour cream
• green salsa
• chopped cilantro

Oh and don’t forget the cornbread. We serve it up with lots of butter and sweet fresh honey.

Hope you like it – let us know how it goes!