![]() First, we stir masa harina or chopped corn tortillas into the chili a minute or two before serving. We love making this chili creamy and thick. It’s delicious! How do you thicken white chicken chili? In addition to the spice blend, we call on fresh lime juice and fresh cilantro to make the flavor of the chili pop. Salt and cayenne pepper (or ground chipotle powder).Dried oregano (use Mexican oregano if you can find it).Onion powder (fresh onion and onion powder create the best flavor).Fresh onion and garlic (we use 6 cloves!).The spices for this white chili are similar but tweaked slightly so that the spices don’t overpower the chicken: Looking at this homemade chili recipe, you can see our favorite spice blend for red chili. When making chili, the spice blend takes it from okay to outstanding. Finish with fresh lime, cilantro, and for an extra kick of corn flavor, some masa harina (or a corn tortilla that’s chopped). When the puree is back in the pot, stir in the chicken, and some corn frozen is fine. This puree is the secret to making creamy white chili! Place that cup of chili into a blender and blend until smooth. Now steal about a cup of the chili - beans, broth, and all. Keep the chicken on your work surface for a minute, and then stir in white beans - we add two cans. (This is the same method as our recipe for tender shredded chicken.) Gently simmer the chicken in the broth until cooked, then remove it and shred. I use chicken thighs since they are more tender, but chicken breast will work. First, cook onion, garlic, and spices, then add broth, canned green chilies, and the chicken. We also use green chilies in these recipes: Green Chile Chicken Quesadillas, Cheesy Green Chile Breakfast Quesadillas, and our Easy Green Chicken Enchiladas. I typically purchase mild and add spice with cayenne pepper or chipotle powder. ![]() The one you choose is up to how spicy you enjoy your food. You can buy mild or hot canned green chilies. I tried this recipe with fewer cans and wasn’t happy with the flavor, so even though three cans seems overkill, do it. We use three 4-ounce cans (I love the Hatch brand). Canned green chilies are what make this white chicken chili so tasty. So we’ll take them fresh, sautéed, roasted, and canned. The true star of this chili is green chilies. You can always add a handful of shredded cheese and sour cream to your bowl, as we did in our photos. We do not use dairy to make this chili and don’t think it needs it as it just muddies the flavor. The base is perfectly spiced, creamy, and filled with tender shredded chicken, white beans, green chilies, and corn. White bean chicken chili is pure comfort food. It tastes quite different from red chili but is just as delicious! How to Make the Best White Bean Chicken Chili We use canned Hatch green chilies, white beans, and chicken in this chili recipe. Please look at our Texas red chili and our favorite homemade chili with beans as examples of red chili. Regular chili has a rich base of red chilies or chili powder and tomato, while white chili has green chilies. ![]() Jump to the White Chicken Chili Recipe What is the difference between white chili and regular chili? ![]() White chicken chili is pure comfort food. ![]()
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