Nothing says comfort food on a cold day like a big pot of chicken chili simmering on the stove. As the aroma wafts through the house, the flavors blend as they simmer. If you’re looking for your new favorite chicken chili recipe, we’ve rounded up our favorites below. From traditional to unique takes on the classic dish, there’s something here for everyone.
Kickin' Chicken Chili with Vegetables
Chili is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. This chili recipe made with chicken is delicious served on it's own or as a filling for tacos. We've also included a recipe for making the chicken chili into a salad that's served with cilantro sour cream and crushed tortilla chips.
Coconut Chicken Chili
This coconut chicken chili recipe simmers low and slow with spices like ginger, chili, and cayenne pepper. Round out the bowl with coconut milk, cannellini beans, shredded carrots, and garlic. The finished dish is packed with sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.
Fast or Slow White Chicken Chili
This is a creamy take on chili is filled with chunks of chicken, white beans, vegetables, and sour cream. Whether this chili cooks low and slow, or in the pressure cooker, it’s going to be delicious!
Spicy White Chili
This chili packs a punch! Green chilis, garlic, and a blend of herbs and spices give the perfect amount of heat and flavor to this white chicken chili. If you’re looking to save some time, you can also use rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
Southwestern White Chili
This chicken chili will become your favorite 30-minute meal. It’s simple to cook, combining chicken, white beans, green chili peppers, cheese, and a generous amount of seasoning.
Chipotle Chicken-Squash Chili
This chicken chili makes a comforting meal on those cold fall and winter evenings. It's loaded with lots of vegetables including peppers, onions, and squash. If you’re tight on time, use rotisserie chicken.
White Chicken Chili
If you want a less acidic chili, this white chicken chili is the perfect answer. Make it in the slow cooker so the flavors of white beans, chicken broth, jalapeno peppers, and garlic can meld at a low and slow pace.
Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili
This chili nixes the traditional tomato base and instead calls for a generous amount of beans and chicken broth. Green chiles, nutty Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh cilantro add a unique flavor profile to this chicken chili recipe. It never hurts to serve it with some tortilla chips on the side!
Harvest Chili
This unique take on chili is so delicious and flavorful! Instead of tomato sauce, chicken-apple sausage pairs with cooked apples and tender butternut squash. The result is a chili with a subtle sweetness. It's delicious served over creamy polenta.
Chicken and White Bean Stew
This creamy chicken chili recipe is thickened with jarred alfredo sauce. Like traditional recipes, it features beans, garlic, and onions. Serve each bowl with shredded cheese and fresh parsley to brighten things up.
Red Beans and Rice Soup with Cajun Chicken
Part Cajun classic and part chicken chili, this easy recipe is loaded with shredded chicken thighs, sausage, long grain rice, and tomatoes. Homemade cornbread muffins are the perfect dipper.
Tomatillo Chicken Soup
This chicken chili recipe has been getting 5-star reviews since we posted it years ago. As one home cook shared, "Been making this for the family for over a decade now. Awesome over tortillas, awesome over rice, awesome by itself. Easy, fast prep, don't even have to blend the 3 tomatillos if you don't want to, but it's better if you do. My slow cooker is large enough that I increase it to 2 lbs. of chicken, but it needs no other tweaks. Even created this account just to give this recipe 5 stars."