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

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

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

Mexican Chicken Stew Recipe

Ground guajillo chile powder found in Mexican markets is quite different from regular chili powder.This spicy chicken soup recipe is made simple with the pressure cooking power of your Instant Pot.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

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Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Recipe

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Tex-Mex Chicken Chili with Lime

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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(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

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

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

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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

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 is the trick to a good chili? ›

Rumi Spice's top tips for making chili:
  1. Brown the Meat.
  2. Don't Forget Vegetables.
  3. Elevate with Extra Flavor.
  4. Only Add Flavorful Liquids.
  5. Opt for Dried Beans.
  6. Season Early and Often.
  7. Add Some Acidity at the End.
  8. Top It Off.

How do I thicken my white chicken chili? ›

How to Thicken Chili
  1. Simmer down. ...
  2. Stir in some finely ground cornmeal or masa harina. ...
  3. Mix in a scoop of cornstarch, all-purpose flour, or oats. ...
  4. Pile on the vegetables. ...
  5. Try more tomato paste. ...
  6. Mash some beans. ...
  7. Crumble up some corn chips.
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What is chilli chicken made of? ›

Boneless chicken pieces are marinated in soya sauce, chili sauce and black pepper. Later coated with cornstarch, flour and egg white, before frying to yield crispy chicken bites. Onions, bell peppers, garlic, chilli sauce, soya sauce and vinegar come together to form a delicious finger-licking good sauce.

Can you add sour cream to chili while cooking? ›

To do it, scoop a few generous spoonfuls of sour cream into a heat-safe bowl and slowly add in spoonfuls of your hot chili broth, stirring to combine. This will gradually bring the sour cream up to temperature. From there, you can transfer the warmed-up sour cream into your pot of chili, curdle-free.

What not to put in chili? ›

Beans and non-vegetable fillers such as rice and pasta are not allowed." If that sounds a bit uptight, the ICS's Homestyle Chili competition defines chili as: "any kind of meat, or combination of meats, and/or vegetables cooked with beans, chili peppers, various spices, and other ingredients.

What is the most important spice in chili? ›

Most Common Chili Spices. Cumin, Chile Powders, and Paprika are the most common spices in chili followed by garlic, onion, coriander, Mexican oregano, and bay leaves. These ingredients can be combined to create a savory and well-balanced pot of top notch comfort food.

Should chili be thick or soupy? ›

Chili should be thick and hearty enough to be a meal on its own, but sometimes there's just a bit more liquid than you want in the pot. While you can simply keep simmering the chili, that method risks overcooking softer ingredients like the beans, losing all your nice texture to mushy monotony.

Does tomato paste thicken chili? ›

Not only will tomato paste add a tangy flavor to the dish, but it will also act as a thickening agent. For this purpose, you can use homemade or store-bought tomato paste. Add 1 can of the paste to your pot of chili, stir the mixture, and let it cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes.

How long should chili simmer? ›

The chili can cook on a high simmer with the lid off for 30-45 minutes, or up to 2 hours on a low simmer with the lid on.

Why is it called Devil chicken? ›

Where does the dish get its name? “Deviled” in the South usually means spicy, and even though this chicken dinner isn't fiery hot, it has enough complex heat from a blend of paprika, cayenne pepper, and mustard to wake up your taste buds. Make you think of deviled eggs?

What is the difference between chicken 65 and chicken chilli? ›

Anonymous Answered Aug 25, 2022 Chicken chilli is dark soya sauce n tomato ketchup,bellpaper,diced cut green chillies,sweet and spices. chicken 65 is tangy flavour. ... Chicken chilli is dark soya sauce n tomato ketchup,bellpaper,diced cut green chillies,sweet and spices. chicken 65 is tangy flavour.

How healthy is chilli chicken? ›

You can chilly chicken at home in a simple, tasty and healthy manner, says Dr Tejender Kaur Sarna, Nutritionist and Lifestyle Coach, Mumbai. Chicken is rich in proteins and adding capsicum and onions to it only adds up the nutritional value, making it a healthy lunch option.

Why do people put baking soda in chili? ›

According to the magazine's food experimenters, the baking soda treatment will definitely keep the meat tender and juicy when cooked.

Can I use mayo instead of sour cream in chili? ›

Mayo is a great sour cream substitute. It can be used as a 1:1 replacement in both baking and dips. You'll lose some of that tang that sour cream offers, but it still does a great job at adding moisture to baked goods. Plus, it's relatively the same texture as sour cream, which makes it a great sub in dips and sauce.

Is chili better the longer it cooks? ›

Not Cooking It Long Enough

A low and slow cook time—at least an hour total—is key for drawing out the most flavor in a pot of chili.

What brings out the flavor in chili? ›

If you want more of a smoky flavor, add cumin, Spanish paprika, ancho chili powder, or a combination. If you are looking for more heat, add cayenne, crushed red pepper, or Hungarian paprika. If it's too spicy add a little brown sugar and some sweet paprika.

Should I simmer chili with the lid on or off? ›

Chili can be cooked uncovered or covered, but both are preferable. Chili cooked uncovered will thicken and reduce in liquid, making it a more hearty dish. When covering your chili, you will keep the heat in and prevent it from boiling over.

How long to simmer chili for the best flavor? ›

Cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are very tender and flavors have developed in the chili, about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix kidney beans into beef and vegetables. Continue to simmer until beans are hot, about 30 minutes more.

How does Martha Stewart make chili? ›

Add chili powder, cocoa, and tomato paste; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Add tomatoes, broth, and cooked beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, until thickened slightly, 25 to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve with sour cream and chives.

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