If you are looking for a twist on the traditional chili that is tasty, easy and perfect for the family then you have to make this Easy White Chicken Chili!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Chicken Chili, White Chicken Chili, White Chicken Chili Recipe
In a large pot, add the chicken, stock, water, bouillon, spices, bay leaf, and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for one hour.
Take chicken out of the liquid and let cool to the touch. Once cool, dice or shred it.
Add the chicken back to the pot.
Add the corn to the pot along with one of the cans of beans. Take the other can of beans and mash them. Place mashed beans into the pot. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes uncovered.
Mix together the cornstarch and the water in a small bowl. While whisking continuously, slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry.
Simmer for an additional three minutes until thickened. Serve with desired garnishes.
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Notes
You can use any kind of chicken you have on hand, this is great for leftover chicken breasts or even a rotisserie chicken.
If you can't find fresh corn you can use canned.
You can add any additional toppings to the chili that you like, just note they will add additional calories that are not calculated below.
This recipe can be frozen, see my tips above on how to do that.
There are other things you can add to this chili, see above for some of my ideas!
If you can’t find chicken tomato bouillon you can use a regular chicken bouillon or skip this ingredient.
Double this recipe for larger crowds or for meal prepping.