Chicken Chili Recipes (2024)

Chicken Green Chili with White Beans

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Take a break from traditional tomato-based beef chili and enjoy a hearty bowl of white chili with chicken and white beans.

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Quick Green Chicken Chili

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Quick Green Chicken Chili Recipe

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Chicken Chili

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Chicken Chili Recipe

Packed with seasonal vegetables, spices, and shredded rotisserie chicken, this is a fresher alternative to a traditional beef chili.

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Fast Chicken Chili with Butternut Squash

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Fast Chicken Chili with Butternut Squash Recipe

Rotisserie chicken helps make this hearty chili superspeedy without sacrificing rich, deep, and complex flavor.

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Mexican Chili Verde Chicken Casserole

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Mexican Chili Verde Chicken Casserole Recipe

This casserole is a favorite in our test kitchen and it's easy to see why. It's delicious, family friendly and easy to prep. You might want to double this recipe—you're going to want leftovers.

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White Chili with Avocado Cream

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White Chili with Avocado Cream Recipe

Try thisrecipe for a flavorful and satisfying white chickenchili.

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Mexican Chicken Stew

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Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

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Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Recipe

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Tex-Mex Chicken Chili with Lime

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Tex-Mex Chicken Chili with Lime Recipe

Store-bought rotisserie chicken shortcuts the cook time for this Tex-Mex chili, while white ale adds spice, body, and flavor.

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White Chili

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White Chili Recipe

This white chili recipe uses hot pepper sauce made from jalapeños; it's milder than the red hot pepper varieties. If you’re cutting down on calories and fat, this chili is a great choice with only 198 calories and 4.1 grams of fat per serving.

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Green Chili with Chicken

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Green Chili with Chicken Recipe

This cozy chili is made in a slow-cooker, so all you have to do is roast the tomatillos and add everything to the pot. If it's Halloween, top bowls of steaming chili with adorable tortilla ghosts.

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Fast Chicken Chili

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Fast Chicken Chili Recipe

This quickie chili comes together in a flash, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Green chiles, cumin, cilantro, and lime add a touch of Mexican flavor.

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Chicken-and-Three-Bean Chili Verde

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Chicken-and-Three-Bean Chili Verde Recipe

This 5-star recipe is a great choice for families and tailgaters alike! Tomatillos are the secret ingredient here, infusing this chili with sweet flavor and giving it great texture.

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Pumpkin Chili with Chicken

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Pumpkin Chili with Chicken Recipe

Serve this chili in October when pumpkin abounds. Loaded with chicken, two kinds of kidney beans, and spices, a bowl of this chili would be the perfect supper before trick-or-treating on Halloween night.

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White Lightning Chicken Chili

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White Lightning Chicken Chili Recipe

White Lightning Chicken Chili gets its name because it only takes 30 minutes from start to finish to get this one-dish meal to the table. Serve it with cornbread.

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Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili

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Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili Recipe

Throw this into the slow cooker in the morning before you head off to work, and dinner will be ready when you get home.

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Smoky Chicken Chili

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Smoky Chicken Chili Recipe

Pick up smoked chicken from your favorite barbecue restaurant to make this dish, or use rotisserie chicken from your local supermarket.

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(Low-Fat) Chicken Chili

(Low-Fat) Chicken Chili Recipe

Using ground chicken instead of ground beef helps reduce the fat in this tasty chili. Top with reduced-fat cheese and serve with baked tortilla chips to keep the total calories in check.

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Chicken Chili with Pesto

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Chicken Chili with Pesto Recipe

Perk up the flavor of your white chili with a dollop of pesto.

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White Bean and Chicken Chili

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White Bean and Chicken Chili Recipe

Canned beans and a slow cooker make this mild-flavored chili an easy option for dinner.

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Chicken and Roasted Poblano Chili

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Chicken and Roasted Poblano Chili Recipe

Poblano chile peppers, cilantro, avocado slices and fresh lime wedges give this chili its distinctive Southwestern flavor.

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White Bean Chili

White Bean Chili Recipe

Offer a chili buffet the next you have folks over for dinner and serve a white chili alongside the more traditional beef chili. Let your guests select from a variety of toppings like shredded cheese, onions, crumbled tortilla chips, sour cream and cilantro.

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Chicken Green Chili with White Beans

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Chicken Green Chili with White Beans Recipe

Roasted Anaheim chile peppers give this chili its flavor, and a can of cannellini beans keeps the preparation easy.

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FAQs

What thickens chicken chili? ›

Add cornstarch or all-purpose flour: Cornstarch and all-purpose flour are common thickening agents that you might already have on hand in your pantry. Adding flour directly into the chili will create lumps. Instead, make a slurry by mixing one tablespoon of cold water with one tablespoon of cornstarch.

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What makes homemade chili better? ›

A few diced jalapeños will add a bright, fresh spiciness, while minced chipotles in adobo give chili more of a smoky, slow-burning character. You could also make a paste from dried chilis: Start by toasting a mix of dried ancho and pasilla chiles in a dry skillet, then soaking them in a bowl of warm water until soft.

What does chicken broth do to chili? ›

Make Sure Your Base Brings the Flavor Too

Not sure which broth to use? Luckily, there isn't a right or wrong answer. Beef broth adds a hearty, robust flavor, while chicken broth brings a lighter, more delicate taste. Veggie broth or organic mushroom broth is a great option for those who prefer a plant-based chili.

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What secret ingredient will deepen the flavor of your chili? ›

Coffee or Espresso: A cup of coffee can add a rich, earthy depth to your chili. The subtle bitterness of coffee perfectly complements the savory elements of the dish, creating a complex flavor profile.

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What adds the most flavor to chili? ›

Cocoa powder, bacon, cinnamon, ground coffee and tomato paste will all add a rich sweet & salty flavors that are sure to surprise and delight. Warming spice blends, like Garam Masala, Ras el Hanout or Baharat are another simple and delicious way to add layered flavors to this simple one-pot meal.

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What is a substitute for masa harina in chili? ›

If you don't have masa harina on hand you can use flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, or puree a can of beans. Just start with a tablespoon of the flour, cornmeal, masa harina, or cornstarch whisked with a little water, add to your chili and simmer 10 more minutes or so.

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Should chili be thick or soupy? ›

Whether it's a zesty white chicken chili for your tailgate menu or a slow cooker chili on a blustery winter day, all chili dishes traditionally have a hearty texture. Unlike soups, which are brothy, or even bisques, which are creamy but thinner, chili is meant to have more solid ingredients than liquids, like a stew.

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Do people put peanut butter in their chili? ›

Upon further research, there are many chili recipes that call for peanut butter with plenty of rave reviews, and it stems from familiar logic. Much like how certain savory Tex-Mex recipes include ingredients such as cocoa or cinnamon, peanut butter offers a unique balance to the spices and heat used in chili.

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What is the most important spice in chili? ›

Best Herbs And Spices For Chilli Con Carne

Smoked paprika. Smoked paprika is an essential spice in any chilli recipe. ...
Ground cumin. It's hard to imagine Mexican chilli con carne without cumin. ...
Garlic powder. ...
Onion powder. ...
Oregano. ...
Marjoram. ...
Ground coriander. ...
Chilli powder.

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Why do you put brown sugar in chili? ›

Brown Sugar– this is a must when making chili! It adds a sweetness that really balances the flavor. Cocoa Powder– cocoa powder is the star of this show. It adds depth and complexity to your chili that will keep you coming back for more.

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How to deepen chili flavor? ›

Just a few tablespoons of cocoa powder (or even a few squares of a dark chocolate bar) can give your pot of chili that extra level of depth you've been searching for. Cocoa has a rich and creamy mouthfeel and can give your chili a nutty, floral, and even raisin-like flavor.

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Why do you put celery in chili? ›

I sometimes add celery to my homemade chili. Yes especially the leaves and heart of the celery, sautéed with onions and garlic ... I've used a frozen blend of mirepoix in chili before. It adds to the savoriness.

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What is the best liquid for chili? ›

The best kind of broth can vary: For a traditional chili recipe, beef broth is best, but white chili is better with chicken broth. And of course, if you're making a vegetarian chili, stick with vegetable broth instead. If you don't have any broth on hand, you could also add beer or wine to the pot.

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What is the best stock for chili? ›

Chili cooks low and slow, so you need enough liquid to tenderize the meat and keep everything from drying out. That liquid should also add flavor to the chili, so use chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, or beer.

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What makes can chili taste better? ›

Roast and mix in some chiles.

If you prefer some extra heat, Chase also recommended adding your chile pepper of choice to the dish. "You can roast hatch, chipotle, or ancho chiles, puree the chiles, and stir them into the canned chili over the stovetop to add some depth and heat to the flavor profile," Chase said.

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What is the secret to competition chili? ›

Additional Depth of Flavor

Ingredients like tomato paste, cinnamon, coffee and liquid smoke can all add flavor hints that will make your chili cook-off entry unique. Roast your vegetables and use broth or beer instead of water for even more flavor in your pot.

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