This is a long standing traditional favorite in my family during halloween week! Since it was my mother’s recipe, I have to vote that it is the best ever creamy white chicken chili recipe. Such a good comfort food option that you can make in your crockpot or over stove top.
As our family has grown, I have adapted this recipe. You may not need as much chicken!
Ingredients:
2-3 lbs. shredded cooked chicken (I sometimes use a rotisserie chicken for shortcuts)
6-8 c. chicken broth
1/2 Onion chopped
1 7 oz. can Green Chiles
2 Garlic minced cloves
1 Can Cannellini Beans (or great northern beans)
1 Can Sweet Corn
1 Can cream of celery (optional, but helps thicken it up)
1 c. Half n half (1/2 c. heavy whipping cream works too)
1/2 c. Sour Cream
2 c. Shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
Salt & Pepper
1/4 t. Cayenne Pepper (sprinkle in more if you want some kick!)
1 t. Cumin
1/2 t. Oregano
Stovetop Directions:
– In a large sauce pot, simmer the chicken on low until tender. Salt and pepper to taste along the way.
– Once chicken is just about tender, shred the chicken.
-Add chopped onion and simmer until onions are clear.
– Add minced garlic cloves and green chiles and sauté a few more minutes.
– Pour in chicken broth, cannellini beans, corn, cream of celery, and seasonings. Bring to a low boil to let the flavors simmer as long as you prefer.
– Stir in half n half, sour cream, and shredded cheese until melted.
– Serve with a dash of oregano and pinch of shredded cheese on top. Pass out from a food coma afterwards;)
Crockpot Directions:
– Cook your chicken on hight for 5-6 hours until super tender. Add salt and pepper to taste while it is cooking.
– Once chicken is tender, shred well with two forks.
– Add in the rest of your seasonings, chopped onion, and garlic and let that simmer for 20 min.
– Add in the beans, corn, and cream of celery and simmer on low for an additional 20-30 min.
-Stir in half n half, sour cream, and cheese until blended.
Serve and enjoy!
UPDATE: I have loved trying variations over the years if I am missing ingredients, and recently I swapped pancho queso for the sour cream and Herdez salsa verde for green chiles and oh. my. worrrrd. Definitely worth trying if you can! Hope you enjoy!
