Mexican Chicken Chili

Name: Mexican Chicken White Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1/2 medium onion (chopped); 2 teaspoon olive oil; 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded ); 2 cups chicken broth; 2 oz chopped green chilis; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 can White Chili Beans; 1 can Pinto Beans; 1 cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese; Cilantro For Garnish; Jalapeno Pepper Chopped (Optional); Sour Cream (Optional); Avocado (Optional)

Mexican Chicken Chili is the perfect meal for after work or on a fall evening. It is a great lower-carb option and has lots of herbs and flavors for a tasty comfort meal.

Trying to find new dinner options can be a challenge and finding meals that your family will enjoy can be just as challenging. This Mexican Chicken Chili has lots of protein and is so flavorful. Just what you are looking for!

Why this recipe is a favorite

Mexican Chicken White Chili is perfect for those nights when a bowl of comfort food is needed. As well as Game Day Meals or when you need an easy meal for back-to-school night dinners. It’s full of protein and delicious seasoning and spices and the best part is, your whole family will love it.

Ingredients Needed

Shredded Cooked Chicken
Chopped Onions
Chicken Broth
Shredded Mexican Cheese
Diced Green Chilis
White Chili Beans
Pinto Beans
Garlic
Cumin
Oregano
Cayenne Pepper
Cooking Oil
Optional – Jalapeno Pepper, Sour Cream, Avocado, Cilantro

Directions

Add oil to a large pot or dutch oven. Sautee the onions for 2-3 minutes on medium heat. Add the Garlic and Sautee for an additional minute.

Add the chicken, broth, green chilis, and spices and reduce heat and simmer for several minutes.

Mash half the can of White Chili Beans with a potato masher. Add all the White Chili Beans and Pinto Beans and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the chili to thicken. Add cheese and your favorite toppings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make this in a crock pot?

After you sautee the onions and garlic you can transfer to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.

What makes this White Chili?

This recipe uses White Chili Beans. You can find them in the S & W brand.

Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes, you can freeze this recipe in a plastic GLAD container for up to two months.

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Mexican Chicken White Chili

Mexican Chicken Chili is the perfect meal for after work or on a fall evening. It is a great lower-carb recipe and comfort-food meal.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Chili, comfort food, white chicken chili

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 429kcal

Author Candi Elm

Ingredients

1/2 medium onion chopped
2 teaspoon olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
1 lb cooked chicken shredded
2 cups chicken broth
2 oz chopped green chilis
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can White Chili Beans
1 can Pinto Beans
1 cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
Cilantro For Garnish
Jalapeno Pepper Chopped Optional
Sour Cream Optional
Avocado Optional

Instructions

Add olive oil to a dutch oven or large pot. Heat on medium heat, add onions. Cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly softened, stirring occasionally.
Add garlic, saute for one minute.
Add chicken, chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, oregano, and cayenne. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
Using a potato masher, mash 1/2 of can of white chili beans until it resembles a chunky paste. Add the paste and remaining can of beans and pinto beans to the pot.
Partially cover and allow to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The bean paste will help thicken it up.
Top with cheese and cilantro as desired.
Add optional sour cream, jalapeno, and avocado

Notes

This is great leftover and it also freezes well. Perfect for meal prepping!

Nutrition

3 Bowls of White Chili with bowl of shredded cheese.

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