Best Quick And Easy White Chili Recipes

QUICK WHITE CHILI

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This recipe went from a gigantic mistake to a tasty triumph. I created it by accident-and it got rave reviews. Now I whip up this quick-as-lightning dish when I'm pinched for time. -Cynthia Lynn Bloemker, Effingham, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 jar (48 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (one 10 ounces, one 5 ounces) chunk white chicken, drained
1-1/4 cups whole milk
1 cup sour cream
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Optional: Additional sour cream and minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; remove from the heat. Add cheese and cilantro; stir until cheese is melted. If desired, serve with additional sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

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Chili is one of our best cold-weather strategies. We use chicken and white beans for a twist on the regular bowl of red. It's soothing comfort food. -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground chicken
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
Optional toppings: Reduced-fat sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook chicken and onion over medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up chicken into crumbles., Pour 1 can of beans in a small bowl; mash slightly. Stir mashed beans, remaining can of beans, chiles, seasonings and broth into chicken mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, 12-15 minutes. Serve with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY WHITE CHILI

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A very tasty, somewhat spicy, variation of chili that uses chicken. I like to serve it with sweet corn bread.

Provided by Nancie Thompson

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes White Chili Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cooked, boneless chicken breast half, chopped
3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (4 ounce) cans canned green chile peppers, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
5 (14.5 ounce) cans great Northern beans, undrained
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 10 minutes, or until onions are tender. Add the chicken, chicken broth, green chile peppers, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and add the beans. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until heated thoroughly. Pour into individual bowls and top with the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.7 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 13.6 g, Protein 41.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 935 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

FAST WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons masa harina
Two 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Two 4-ounce cans chopped green chiles, drained
One 10-ounce bag frozen corn
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 avocado, diced
4 to 6 lime wedges

Steps:

Mix the coriander, cumin, oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
Add olive oil to a pressure cooker set to saute and add the chicken. Sprinkle the spice mix over the chicken and toss. Cook until the chicken has started to sear on the outside, then add the broth.
Place the lid on the pressure cooker, set the valve to sealing, and cook on manual for 6 minutes. Release the steam using the quick-release cycle. Remove the chicken to a board and shred with two forks.
Put the heavy cream and masa harina in a small bowl and mix until smooth with a whisk or fork.
Switch the pressure cooker to saute and return the chicken to the pressure cooker along with the masa and heavy cream mixture, cannellini beans, green chiles and corn. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili has thickened and the corn is warmed through, about 10 minutes.
Ladle the chili into 6 bowls. Top with cheese and avocado. Serve with lime wedges.

QUICK WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

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If you're feeling a little lazy, just buy a store-bought deli rotisserie chicken and shred it. It's faster and easier than cutting up the chicken.

Provided by Jessi Leigh

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (2lb , 6 cups chopped cooked chicken breast)
1 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced (6 cloves, crushed)
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 (15 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained, adding another can would be ok if you like a lot of beans
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
salt and pepper, to taste
12 ounces monterey jack cheese or 12 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
sour cream
avocado
corn chips
cornbread

Steps:

Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or heavy stockpot. Add the chicken and onion and saute 5 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink.
Stir in the minced garlic, green chiles, cumin, oregano, cloves, and cayenne. Saute for 3 minutes to blend the flavors. Stir in the beans and the chicken broth and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
Serve in bowls topped with cheese and a dollop of sour cream.
Serve with corn bread, avocado, salsa, or corn chips.