best ever white chili

6 Pinches
Mountain City, TN
Updated on Jan 8, 2026

This chicken chili is the most delicious and simple recipe I've ever used. It works up fast and has simple ingredients that most cooks have in their kitchens. The recipe can be easily increased for feeding a crowd. It will keep in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for up to 4 months for the best flavor. I freeze it in single portions if I make a big batch. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 can green chiles, the small can, do not drain
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium
  • 1 can white beans, undrained (navy,
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 cup water or chicken broth, i use low sodium

How To Make best ever white chili

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in a large, lidded skillet on the stove-top over medium heat.
  • Step 2
    Add the ground chicken. Cook 5 minutes. Break the chicken up into small crumbles as it cooks.
  • Step 3
    Stir in seasonings, sugar, bouillon, green chilies, soy sauce and beans. Stir.
  • Step 4
    Add cornstarch to water/chicken broth. Stir to dissolve. Pour into the chicken mixture. Stir.
  • Step 5
    Bring to a boil. Stir. Cook 5 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Step 7
    If the chili is too thick add more water/broth and stir. If it is too thin turn heat to medium and cook stirring occasionally until the liquid reduces to a consistency you prefer.
  • Step 8
    Taste the Chili and adjust any seasonings to your preferences.
  • Step 9
    Serve with saltine crackers, corn chips, tortilla chips or cornbread.
  • Step 10
    It is even good rolled into enchiladas on tortillas (corn or flour) and covered with green enchilada sauce. Bake covered with foil for 20 minutes in a 350F oven. Remove from oven. Remove foil. Sprinkle with shredded cheese of your choice and return to the oven for 5-8 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Step 11
    Optional toppings: Sour cream, grated Mexican cheese blend, Chopped tomatoes (fresh/canned,drained), Jalapenos (fresh/jarred,drained), Corn (canned, drained) , Cilantro, Parsley, chives, bacon.

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Category: Chili
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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