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30 Minute One Pot White Chicken Chili

January 21, 2015 by Annie Chesson 8 Comments

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30 Minute One Pot White Chicken Chili -- TheGarlicDiaries.com

“This chili is way too delicious to be done in 30 minutes”…is what you would think after trying this yummy recipe. But it is true…perfect white chicken chili…one pot…thirty minutes. Bam.

This chili is so easy! But the flavors are just amazing. The chili powder and cumin give it an authentic taste, and the lime just brings it to a-whole-nother level.

30 Minute One Pot White Chicken Chili -- TheGarlicDiaries.com

I’ve never made “white” chili before this. I am a big fan of the regular…non-white?…chili, so I never really saw a reason to make this version. I have been missing out big time…because this white chicken chili is as good if not better than any other traditional chili I’ve had in the past.

The thing that surprised me most about this recipe was the lime. I have heard of people adding lime to white chili in the past, so I got out two little tiny bowls and spooned a little chili into each one. I squirted lime into one of them and stirred it around. I gave my main taste tester (Seth…) a blind test to see which one he liked more, and then he did the same to me. We both hands down preferred the lime addition. It not only adds a little tang, but it somehow transforms the flavor of the soup and gives it so much depth.

Obviously we are fans…

30 Minute One Pot White Chicken Chili -- TheGarlicDiaries.com

Oh! And another thing…this chili is even better the next day. Seth heated up a bowl when he got home from work and went on for 5 minutes about how much better it was than the night before when we ate it. I love that about chili…it gets better as it sits.

The only negative of this soup is that it’s so delicious that you eat it all in two days without giving it a chance to get better and better in the fridge.

This chili is delicious as is, but I definitely recommend piling on the toppings. We added green onions, cilantro, avocado (my fave), a little cheese, and a dollop of Greek yogurt.

So easy, fast, and tasty.

30 Minute One Pot White Chicken Chili -- TheGarlicDiaries.com

Here is the recipe:

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30 Minute One Pot White Chicken Chili

★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Annie Chesson
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 5 bowls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbs lime juice
  • 2 15.5 oz cans Cannellini beans
  • 2 cups shredded chicken (I used rotisserie)
  • Optional toppings:
  • Mexican cheese
  • Avocado
  • Cilantro
  • Green Onions
  • Greek Yogurt

Instructions

  1. Start by dicing the onion and garlic
  2. Heat a pot with a little olive oil over medium-medium/high heat
  3. Add your onion and garlic and cook until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes or so
  4. Add the spices and let cook another minute
  5. Add the chicken stock and lime juice and stir together, scraping off any bits that have stuck to the bottom of the pan
  6. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer
  7. Simmer the chili for 15 minutes
  8. Meanwhile, pull the meat off your rotisserie chicken and shred until you have 2 cups
  9. Drain one can of cannellini beans, dump into a bowl, and mash with a potato masher until you have a rough puree (you can use a fork if you don’t have a potato masher)
  10. When the chili has been simmering for 15 minutes, stir in your mashed cannellini beans until combined into the chili
  11. Dump in your chicken
  12. Drain the other can of cannellini beans and add that to the chili
  13. Stir in 1 – 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  14. Simmer the chili for another 3 minutes or until everything is heated through
  15. Taste the chili and add any extra seasoning you think it needs
  16. Add your toppings and you are good to go!
  17. I definitely recommend the Greek yogurt, avocado, and cheese if nothing else, but the chili is best with all the toppings I listed above.

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Filed Under: 30 Minute Meals, All Recipes, Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, One Pot Meals, Soup Tagged With: avocado, Chicken, Chili, Easy, Greek yogurt, mexican, Quick, Soup, white chili

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Comments

  1. Emily Stubbs says

    February 26, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    Annie!! we just made this DELICIOUS chili!!! It was perfect for the weather, for people who aren’t great cooks; and absolutely fabulous to eat! Thank you so much for sharing. we love you! Emily and Merrill

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Annie Chesson says

      February 28, 2015 at 9:55 am

      Thanks, Emily! I’m so glad you liked it :). Love you guys too!

      Reply
  2. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    January 22, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    Can’t believe this comes together in just 30 minutes! Now that is fast. Perfect for a weeknight dinner. And I’m shocked to realize I’ve never had white chili before! But it sounds delicious. Going to have to change that asap : )
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    ★★★★★

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    • Annie Chesson says

      January 23, 2015 at 1:29 am

      You definitely do need to change that, Natalie! It is quite yummy :).

      Reply
  3. Keri says

    January 22, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    I love white chicken chili – your version looks amazing! What an easy and healthy recipe – definitely going to try it!
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    • Annie Chesson says

      January 22, 2015 at 4:18 pm

      You definitely should, Keri! And it’s gluten free :).

      Reply
  4. Kelly Moranoo says

    January 21, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    I would have to agree that this is another keeper! The lime seems to have magical properties. From limeaide, to Corona and now in Chili – I’m impressed with Annies application!

    Reply
    • Annie Chesson says

      January 22, 2015 at 4:19 pm

      Thank you! Yep, lime is pretty awesome. Especially in Corona ;).

      Reply

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