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    White chicken chili recipe!

    Published: Feb 17, 2015 · Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Susan Moncrieff · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    Why do I LOVE this white chicken chili recipe?

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    This white chicken chili is easy to make and very flavorful. Perfect for when the weather gets cooler. It uses lots of regular pantry ingredients. The bonus is everyone can add their own toppings, customizing to their own tastes.

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    Some of our neighbors think we are crazy! Kristi and I invite all the ladies of our neighborhood over for a chili luncheon. That would potentially be 110 ladies. Heck, we don't discriminate, if a guy was around and wanted to come, he'd be welcome too! We normally have between 30 and 40 ladies join us. We serve chili and traditional sides.

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    We always do our luncheon in February. Around Valentines Day. So, I love getting anything red out!

    Have you ever had 40 ladies in your kitchen? In the dead of winter? Who haven't seen many of their neighbors and friends for months? Ummm, let's just say it's a little LOUD!   But loud in a fun, good, have so much to share with you kind of way : ) !

    We have the formula figured out on how to do this luncheon. So well that, about ½ hour before people were supposed to come, I said to Kristi, "Is there something that I should be doing? I feel like I should be stressing and rushing around."

    Kristi told me that we had that same conversation the last time. See, we each make a big batch of chili and leave it in a crockpot.

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    When people ask, "What can I bring?" we ask them to bring something (cornbread, a dessert etc.). We live in a neighborhood where everyone wants to bring something and that's normal (and awesome!). But, we did say no thanks to many of the offers. This year we ended up with most of the chili gone and lots of deserts left over. Because so many people brought something. It was quite decadent!

    Chili is an awesome food to share with a larger crowd. You can make it ahead, and it's healthy and hearty because of all the beans in it!

    Let me share a funny story about Garbanzo beans. I've ALWAYS bought those beans in the ethnic section of the store. Garbanzo beans are normally in the Mexican food section.   Can you believe that I didn't realize that garbanzo beans are also sold in the canned bean section. I think the main reason I didn't realize garbanzo beans are also sold in the regular canned be section is...................{sigh} I didn't realize they were also called chickpeas! Really! Can you believe it? I had no idea for years that chickpeas are garbanzo beans. So, now I am left wondering if they are beans or peas? What do you think?? Please tell me I'm not the only one who didn't realize that garbanzo beans are chickpeas!!

    White Chili With Chicken

    Ingredients

    3 Tbs vegetable oil
    ½ medium sized onion, finely chopped
    4 oz canned green chilies, chopped (I added one can but I know some add two)
    1 Tbs minced garlic
    1 teaspoon cumin
    1 teaspoon oregano
    1 teaspoon chili powder
    ½ teaspoon salt
    1 can chicken soup broth 15 oz
    2 cups milk
    1 ½ lbs cooked and roughly cubed chicken breasts (about 1-inch cubes)

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    1 15.8 oz garbanzo beans (aka. chickpeas), drained
    1 15.8 oz great northern beans, drained
    1 11 oz can corn, drained
    Your choice of toppings: Cheddar cheese, Monterey cheese, avocado, cilantro

    Huge Helpful Hit: Buy a rotisserie chicken and use the cooked meat!

    chili lunch

    Instructions

    (Printable directions at the bottom of this post!)

    Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan.

    Cook onions until translucent in a saucepan.
    Add chopped green chilies and garlic. Cook another minute.
    Into crock pot, add chicken broth, onions, green chilies, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and salt.
    Add cubed chicken, all beans and corn.
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    After about 4 hours on high, the chicken cubes fall apart when you stir (it will look like shredded chicken).
    Add 2 cups milk about ½ hour prior to serving.
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    Serve with optional toppings.
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    Yum! Some folks also added corn chips on top. And, the next day when I was eating some leftover chicken chili, I added some fresh avocado.  Worked great with it!

    I hope Kristi and I have inspired you to invite a bunch of friends over!   Don't stress too much over having your house perfect! If they are your friends, they aren't going to judge you because you patched some nail holes and didn't get to paint them before they came over : ).   Honest, they don't!   But, they will appreciate you sharing your home to socializing, having good conversation and fun company.

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    My last big tip (if you are still with me) - use disposable bowls, plates, and cutlery! Hey, if you have that many people over, it's nice to be able to just toss and be done : ).

    White Chicken Chili. A flavorful, hearty chili. Perfect as a meal!

    Chicken Chili at Our Fourth annual Ladies Chili Luncheon!

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    Author: Susan Moncrieff

    Ingredients

    • Ingredients
    • 3 tbs vegetable oil
    • ½ medium sized onion chopped
    • 4 oz canned green chilies chopped
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 oz can chicken soup broth 15
    • 2 cups milk
    • 1 ½ inch cooked roughly cubed chicken breasts (about 1cubes)
    • 1 15.8 oz can garbonzo beans drained, aka. chick peas
    • 1 15.5 oz can great northern beans drained
    • 1 11 oz can corn drained

    Instructions

    • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan.
    • Cook onions until translucent.
    • Add chopped green chilies and garlic.
    • In large dutch oven, add chicken broth, onions, green chilies, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder and salt.
    • Add cubed chicken, all beans and corn.
    • Gently simmer for a couple of hours until chicken cubes fall apart (it will look like shredded chicken).
    • Add 2 cups milk and gently heat for about 10-15 minutes prior to serving.
    • Serve with optional toppings.

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    White Chicken Chili. A flavorful, hearty chili. Perfect as a meal!

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    1. Summer Len Davis

      February 23, 2015 at 12:46 pm

      The rotisserie chicken trick is genius! I live in a new city and I don't know enough people yet to invite people over. The neighborhood that we moved to is . . . strange, and everyone keeps to themselves. This has inspired me to do something similar as I meet people, though. it sounds like a fun time! I love your fresh flowers tip as well, the Mason jar vase is beautiful! #client

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      • momcrieff

        March 01, 2015 at 3:46 pm

        Yes, I love using rotisserie chicken as a shortcut! Hopefully, in the summer your neighborhood becomes more friendly. I find we all hibernate in the winter, in my part of the world!

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    2. Patti

      February 18, 2015 at 10:29 am

      Sounds like a lot of fun. Love your rotisserie trick and adding corn to the recipe.

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