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A single serving of white chicken chili in a red clay bowl garnished with green onions, avocado, tortilla chips, and a dollop of sour cream.
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Chicken White Bean Poblano Chili

This hearty Chicken Chili is cozy, flavorful, and comes together with ease. Tender chicken, smoky poblano peppers, and white beans simmer in a spiced, creamy broth that’s perfect for chilly nights. It’s a simple, comforting white chicken chili recipe that makes even better leftovers.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 449kcal
Author: Nicole Gaffney

Ingredients

For the Chili:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 5 poblano peppers seeded and diced
  • 1-2 jalapeños seeds removed for less heat, minced
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken stock homemade preferred
  • 1 tablespoon salt plus more as needed (the saltiness of your chicken stock will vary)

For Serving:

  • lime wedges
  • chopped scallions
  • chopped cilantro
  • grated cheddar or jack cheese
  • diced avocado
  • sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • tortilla chips
  • hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Add olive oil to a large heavy bottomed pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and use a wooden spoon or potato masher to break it up into little bits. 
  2. Once the chicken is browned, add the poblano peppers, jalapeños and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander and chili powder, then cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. 
  4. Add the cannellini beans, chicken stock and salt, then stir to combine. 
  5. Cover and simmer on low heat for 30-60 minutes to let the flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve with lime wedges, scallions, cilantro, grated cheese, avocado sour cream or yogurt, tortilla chips and hot sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Break up the chicken evenly for tender chicken crumbles.
  • Simmer longer if you have time, it develops deeper flavors.
  • For meal prep, portion into an airtight container for easy reheating.
  • Leftovers get even better by the next day, making this a great option for game days.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 2543mg | Potassium: 1085mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 928IU | Vitamin C: 123mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 8mg
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