White Chicken Chili Recipe: Holiday Comfort in a Bowl

Recipes

December, 2024

When the weather outside is frightful, this white chicken chili recipe is so delightful. Made with warm broth, savory spices and hearty chicken breasts, it’s the perfect meal to provide comfort and warmth all winter long. Best of all, it can be prepped and cooked on propane in one pot, making for easy prep and less clean up. Top it off with tasty garnishes— cheese, cilantro, avocado and tortilla chips. Adults and kids alike will want seconds (and thirds)!

Dig into the white chicken chili recipe below.

White Chicken Chili Recipe Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic, finely minced
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 fresh jalapeno, deseeded and diced
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 (8 oz) block light cream cheese, cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup frozen or fresh corn
  • 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
  • Tortilla chips or strips, monterey jack cheese, sliced avocado for serving (optional)

White Chicken Chili Recipe Directions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season your chicken breast with salt and pepper. Place in the pot to sear both sizes until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Once ready, remove chicken breasts and set aside to cool.
  3. In the same pot, add onions, garlic, green chilies and stir until onions are translucent.
  4. Add all the spices and stir to until combined and fragrant, about 7-10 minutes.
  5. Add your chicken broth, half of the beans and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, begin shredding your chicken breasts into strips and place back into the soup.
  7. Add cream cheese, lime juice and corn. Stir until smooth.
  8. Once smooth, serve into bowls. Garnish with shredded cheese, cilantro, avocado and tortilla chips.

Why Cook with Propane?

Propane is more than just a fuel; it’s a staple in the kitchen. Here are some of the benefits of cooking with propane:

1. Precise temperature control: Propane burners provide immediate heat and precise control, allowing you to adjust the temperature effortlessly. This helps our white chicken chili cook evenly—without burning it. 

2. Faster cooking times: With propane’s high energy efficiency, your stove or oven heats up quickly, reducing cooking times. This efficiency means you can spend less time waiting and more time enjoying meals with loved ones.

3. Reliable energy source: Propane isn’t dependent on electricity, making it a reliable option during power outages. That means—even if the weather takes a turn on a holiday—the celebration can still carry on. Whether you’re baking casseroles or cooking ham outdoors, propane ensures your feast goes off without a hitch.

4. Environmentally-friendly: Propane is a cleaner-burning fuel, producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional cooking fuels. According to the Propane Education & Research Council, cooking with propane emits about 30% less carbon emissions compared to cooking with other non-propane alternatives1.

5. Versatility: From stovetops to outdoor grills and portable heaters, propane’s versatility means you can prepare meals virtually anywhere. Its adaptability makes it ideal for everything from holiday feasts to summer barbecues.

Make Your Holidays Shine with Propane

This holiday season, let propane take the stress out of cooking so you can focus on what matters most: spending quality time with family and friends. Whether you’re crafting this white chicken chili recipe or experimenting with other dishes, propane’s reliability and efficiency make every meal a success.

For more information on the benefits of propane in the kitchen and throughout your home, visit our “Energy for Your Home” page. 

1 Ranges, Ovens, & Stoves | PERC (2024)

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