I love making Chili. My Famous Chili is what pushed me to write a Recipe Book and start this food blog. In any case, this White Bean and Chicken Chili is one of my favs.
Initially, I would make my Chili for my annual Super Bowl party but as time went on, I would make it for different events. Then I entered into a few Chili cookoffs and even won a couple.
Now we all know that Chili is very subjective, especially in different parts of the country. Some like it chunky while others like it soupy.
Some don’t want any beans in their Chili while others do. Some want it spicy and others want it mild.
For this year’s Super Bowl party, I decided to part ways from my usual Chili and make a chicken based Chili with white beans. This Chili was a hit with everyone!
I was running late one day, and the only way I could get the Chili done in time was to use my Instant Pot pressure cooker. This recipe can easily be made on the stovetop as well.
Ingredient Substitution
If you don’t have any Great Northern Beans on hand you can substitute for some navy beans or cannellini beans.
An alternative to using chicken broth is Better Than Bouillon. I often use it when I don’t have broth on hand.
Tips
- If you are going to make this chili on the stovetop you can use canned beans to save time.
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Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this White Bean and Chicken Chili recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Great Northern Beans
- Yellow Onion – sweet onion or white onions are good substitutes
- Garlic Cloves – Use more to taste if desired
- All Purpose Flour – I mostly use King Arthur but use what you got (no affiliation)
- Chili Powder – adds a warm, smoky, and mildly spicy flavor
- Ground Cumin – Brings a warm, earthy, and slightly nutty flavor to this recipe
- Ground Coriander – adds a warm, citrusy, and slightly sweet flavor
- Dried Oregano – brings a bold, earthy, and slightly peppery flavor
- Ground Black Pepper – Freshly Ground as much as possible
- Green Chilies – use whatever heat level you prefer
- Low Sodium Chicken Broth – regular chicken broth is an option
- Chicken
- Unsalted Butter – you can use regular salted butter if you prefer
How to Make White Bean and Chicken Chili
Instant Pot Method
- Using the saute feature of your Instant Pot, cook onions and garlic in butter until tender. Make a rue by adding flour and seasonings and mixing well.
- Stir in chicken broth, beans and chilies. Add chicken and cook on the bean/chili setting for 45 minutes. Let pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then quick release. Remove the top and mix well. Let sit for about 10 minutes until it thickens.
Stovetop Method
- In a large pot, cook onions and garlic in butter until tender. Make a rue by adding flour and seasonings and mixing well.
- Stir in chicken broth, PREPARED beans and chilies. Add chicken and cover. Let cook on medium-low heat for 45 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let sit for about 10 minutes until it thickens.
Printable Recipe Card
White Bean and Chicken Chili
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Ingredients
- 1 Yellow Onion, diced
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 2 Tbsp All Purpose Flour
- 2 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
- ½ Tsp Ground Coriander
- ½ Tsp Dried Oregano
- ½ Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 6 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 lb Great Northern Beans, dried
- 8 oz Green Chilies, diced
- 2 lbs Chicken Breasts, cooked & diced
Instructions
Instant Pot Method
- Using the saute feature of your Instant Pot, cook onions and garlic in butter until tender. Make a rue by adding flour and seasonings and mixing well.
- Stir in chicken broth, beans and chilies. Add chicken and cook on the bean/chili setting for 45 minutes. Let pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then quick release. Remove top and mix well. Let sit for about 10 minutes until it thickens.
Stovetop Method
- In a large pot, cook onions and garlic in butter until tender. Make a rue by adding flour and seasonings and mixing well.
- Stir in chicken broth, PREPARED beans and chilies. Add chicken and cover. Let cook on medium-low heat for 45 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let sit for about 10 minutes until it thickens.
Notes
This white bean chili is very tasty. The instant pot makes this recipe so easy to make. I made it for a pot luck at work and everyone thought I had spent hours making it. Thanks to the chef for posting this recipe.