White Bean Chicken Chili Soup Recipe

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White bean chicken chili is a fantastic comfort food dinner to serve on a cold night. The consistency of this dish is thicker than soup but thinner than traditional chili. So, sometimes I like to call it chicken chili soup!

pot of white bean chicken chili

The official first day of autumn is tomorrow. Not that I needed an official day to get into my fall mindset and whip up one of our favorite chili soups.

Now, initially, this white bean chicken chili recipe happened by accident. Or, maybe I should call it experimenting. My kids love white beans and chicken, and we love chili, too. So, in an effort to not make a vegetarian chili, (even though I wanted to) and wanting to compromise with my meat loving husband, we came up with this chicken chili soup.

chicken chili soup in a pot

white bean chicken chili recipe shortcut

This chicken chili has a little bit of everything in it. As a result, everyone is happy. And it’s relatively quick to make.

My trick to making it quickly? I use shredded rotisserie chicken. It’s already cooked for you and tastes delicious. You simply shred it up and stir it in at the end.

How to meal prep chicken chili soup

If you want to make this recipe as a make-ahead meal, just prep and cut all of your veggies the night before. I like to shred the rotisserie chicken as well. This way, everything is ready to go when you get home from work.

Loaded with meat and veggies, this hearty white bean chicken chili will definitely satisfy! And feel free to use whatever veggies you have at home. I use:

  • swiss chard
  • zucchini
  • corn niblets (you can use canned or frozen)
  • bell peppers
  • white or yellow onions

pot of homemade chicken chili with lots of vegetables

I hope you enjoy this white bean chicken chili soup recipe! And who else is excited for fall weather, warm sweaters and thick socks?

Serving Suggestions

Obviously, this is a hearty dinner, and because it has protein, vegetables and healthy carbohydrates in it, you can serve it as-is. If you’d like to serve something on the side, any of these sides will be perfect.

Print Recipe

White Bean Chicken Chili

White bean chicken chili is a fantastic comfort food dinner to serve on a cold night. The consistency is thinner than traditional chili, so sometimes I like to call it chicken chili soup!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time50 mins
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken chili soup, comfort food, white bean chicken chili
Servings: 4 to 6
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 large zucchini diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 15 oz. canned cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz. canned garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn niblets
  • 5 cups low-sodium chicken stock plus more, if needed
  • 2 to 3 cups rotisserie chicken shredded, skin removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • chopped fresh flat leaf parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Using a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, for about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the diced zucchini and the bell peppers and season with the cumin, oregano, chili powder, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the beans, Swiss chard, corn, and chicken stock.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and then turn the heat down low to a simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes. Add the shredded rotisserie chicken and red pepper flakes (if using) and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

 

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Comments

  6. Kelly says

    Oh Alice, this soup looks so comforting and delicious! I love that it has a little bit of everything to please every one in the family 🙂 Especially love that you used rotisserie chicken – such a life saver for those busy nights! I could definitely get cozy with a big bowl of this yummy soup 🙂

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  8. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    Me! Me! Me! I can’t wait to bring out the slow cooker, slip into my big sweaters and wear my new motorcycle boots. But it’s freaking hot in Vancouver. It was 30 degrees C yesterday (I have no idea how to convert that to Farenheit <– apparently, I can't spell it either!). This chili looks delicious, Alice. Like pure comfort in a pot. I love the rotisserie chicken shortcut and all the healthy veggies in there.

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  9. Allison says

    Happy autumn and happy chili season! I love the white beans in here for a creamy, dreamy alternative to the traditional kidney beans. And can I just say, I adore that purple le crueset. Gorgeous recipe and photos!

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    • hipfoodiemom says

      Hi Christi,
      oh, I’m so glad to hear that! Thanks so much for letting me know!! This comment made my night! 🙂

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  30. Tina says

    Made this last night and is was SO good. ( I left out the swiss chard because I didn’t have any) My husband said he could eat it forever! For sure will be adding this one to the rotation. Thanks for the recipe 🙂

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  31. Michelle says

    I made this last night and it was delicious! I replaced the Swiss Chard with Baby Kale (because that’s what we had) and added a can of tinned tomatoes (because of too many in the cupboard!). The smell this made when cooking was amazing. We will be making this again.

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  34. Raquel Ogaz says

    I made this soup today, hubby and I loved it! Added half a can of diced tomatoes because I had some in my fridge and some extra chicken broth and it was delicious! Will definitely make this again. Thank you!

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