Best 6 Chicken And Cannellini Bean Chili Recipes

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Chicken and cannellini bean chili is an exquisite, smoky, savory, and satisfying meat-based chili that is perfect for a flavorsome and hearty meal. The ultimate chili recipe needs to have the proper balance of spices, acid, and salt, and this one has all of those elements in abundance. This recipe is filled with vegetables, beans, and tender pieces of chicken in a rich tomato broth. It has the perfect kick of heat, and the addition of sweet corn adds a bit of unexpected sweetness. This chicken and cannellini bean chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's sure to please everyone at your table. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN AND CANNELLINI BEAN CHILI



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Enjoy your dinner with this chicken chili made using Muir Glen® tomatoes, Progresso® broth and beans.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lb chicken thighs, skin and bones removed, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons (or to taste) gray salt
2 teaspoons fennel seed
2 teaspoons smoked or regular paprika
1/2 cup masa harina or Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed to cook chicken and for garnish
2 red onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 green jalapeño chiles (with seeds), diced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
3 zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, diced
Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
6 medium scallions, sliced (about 1/3 cup), if desired

Steps:

  • Place chicken in large bowl. Season liberally with pepper and salt. Toss with fennel seed and paprika. Sprinkle masa harina over chicken; toss to coat.
  • Heat cast-iron pot or 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup olive oil; when it begins to smoke, add chicken, leaving excess masa harina in bowl. Spread chicken evenly so it covers bottom of pot in single layer. (Chicken may need to be cooked in batches to do this, adding more olive oil as necessary.)
  • Cook chicken about 5 minutes on each side, turning with tongs, until browned. Remove from pot with slotted spoon to a plate, leaving drippings in pot.
  • Reduce heat to medium; add a little more olive oil, the red onions and garlic to pot. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened. Stir in jalapeño chiles; cook about 2 minutes or until softened. Stir in chili powder. Stir in tomatoes. Heat to a simmer over medium heat, then stir in broth and cooked chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered about 45 minutes or until chicken is wonderfully tender.
  • Stir in beans, zucchini and bell pepper. Heat to a simmer over medium-low heat; cook 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve immediately, or cool and store in refrigerator up to 3 days. To serve, sprinkle with grated cheese, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 Cup), Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

WHITE BEAN AND CHICKEN CHILI



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To get yourself through the week, cook up a pot of Giada De Laurentiis' veggie-packed White Bean and Chicken Chili recipe from Giada at Home on Food Network.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h23m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds ground chicken
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 tablespoons flour
2 (15-ounce cans) cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained
1 bunch (about 1 pound) Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves chopped into 1-inch pieces
11/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the ground chicken, 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, fennel seeds, oregano, and chili powder. Cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Stir the flour into the chicken mixture. Add the beans, Swiss chard, corn, and chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 55-60 minutes until the liquid has reduced by about half and the chili has thickened. Add the red pepper flakes and simmer for another 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Ladle the chili into serving bowls. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

CHICKEN & BEAN CHILI



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Chili Time is any time you want to make a hungry crowd happy. This creamy chili is a must at my soup party every year. -Theresa Baehr, Williamsburg, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1-2/3 cups whole milk
1 cup beer or reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon sugar
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder and chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1073mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CHICKEN AND WHITE BEAN CHILI



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A light, spicy soup that is great in any season. I hope you enjoy this recipe; my family sure does! For spicier tastes, add more cayenne or your favorite hot sauce. Serve with crackers, cheddar cheese, or sour cream.

Provided by XPRESV

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or to taste
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 quart chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 (15.5 ounce) cans white (cannellini) beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute chicken, green bell pepper, and onion in hot oil until the chicken is browned and the vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir jalapeno peppers and garlic into the chicken mixture; continue to cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour chicken broth over the chicken mixture. Stir salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper into the broth; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir beans and cilantro into the chili, cook until the beans are hot and soft, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1001.4 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

TUSCAN CHICKEN CANNELLINI



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-Taste of Home Cooking School

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 boneless skinless chicken breast (6 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Pinch salt
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large or Medium Ziploc® Zip 'n Steam™ Bag, combine chicken, beans, spinach, lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary, pepper flakes and salt. Seal bag and shake gently to combine ingredients. Pat ingredients into single layer. Place bag in microwave oven., Cook on full power for 6-1/2 minutes (Medium bag) or 5-1/2 minutes (Large bag) or until meat is no longer pink. If needed, continue microwaving at 30-second intervals until done., Allow bag to stand 1 minute before handling. Shake bag to distribute seasonings. Carefully open bag and remove contents. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN AND TWO BEAN CHILI



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An awesome change from the traditional beef chili! I made this for my husband for the first time and he went back for seconds!

Provided by Ash and Steve

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 3h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup frozen corn
¼ cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried cilantro
Dash of salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ green bell peppers, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ yellow bell pepper, diced

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Boil the chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain the chicken and place in a slow cooker.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the onion and garlic in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes; scrape into the slow cooker.
  • Add the black beans, great Northern beans, tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, chicken stock, brown sugar, corn, vinegar, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and cayenne pepper to the slow cooker. Cook on High until the beans are tender, 3 to 4 hours. Stir the diced green, red, and yellow bell peppers into the chili and cook another 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 813.1 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

Tips:

  • For a spicier chili, add an extra teaspoon of chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have canned cannellini beans, you can use dried beans. Just be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
  • To make this chili in a slow cooker, brown the chicken and sauté the vegetables in a large skillet over medium heat. Then, transfer everything to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the chili has thickened.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, or crumbled tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

This chicken and cannellini bean chili is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a cold night. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you have some leftover chicken, give this chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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