Best 9 Yummy White Bean Chili Recipes

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White bean chili, a hearty and delectable dish, is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. This versatile dish, brimming with tender white beans, aromatic spices, and a symphony of vegetables, promises a culinary journey that is both comforting and satisfying. Whether you seek a quick and easy recipe for a weeknight dinner or an impressive dish to share at a gathering, this article will guide you through the steps to create the perfect white bean chili, leaving you with a pot of flavorful goodness that will be the star of any occasion.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY WHITE BEAN CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: yellow onion, olive oil, great northern beans, garlic, cumin, ground cloves, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, mild green chillis, veggie broth, salt, pepper, fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can great northern beans
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 teaspoons cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup mild green chillis, 2 - 4oz (115 g) cans
3 cups veggie broth
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients except the parsley.
  • Set to low heat for 8-10 hours. Keep in mind that the longer you cook, the spicier the chili will become! (Adjust the amount of chilis accordingly)
  • Sprinkle parsley over top, stir, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 830 calories, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 76 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 15 grams

WHITE BEAN CHILI



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Chili can be made in so many different ways. Using white beans is a unique chili and Paula Deen's white bean chile recipe is as good as it gets.

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     cold weather     comfort food     fall     Family Supper     guys night     tailgating     winter

Time 1h

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb dried navy beans
5 cup chicken stock
4 tablespoon (1/2 stick) butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3/4 cup diced onion
1 1/2 can chopped or jalapeño peppers whole green chilies
1 lb finely chopped skinless boneless chicken breast
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 to 2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 bunch chopped cilantro
to taste red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Wash beans, cover with water, and soak for 2 hours. Drain. Place beans in large pot with chicken stock. Bring to a boil. In saucepan, heat butter and saute garlic, onion, and chilies for 5 minutes. Add to bean pot. Add chicken, cumin, oregano, black pepper, white pepper, red pepper, and cilantro. Lower heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for approximately 1 1/2 hours. Serve with corn bread.

20 MINUTE WHITE BEAN CHILI



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Make and share this 20 Minute White Bean Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mommyoffour

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb ground turkey
1 (14 1/2 ounce) stewed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 ounce) can corn, drained
tortilla chips (optional)
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • In 3 quart saucepan, over medium heat, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender.
  • Add turkey.
  • Cook until done, stirring occasionally to break up meat.
  • Drain.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, mustard, chili powder and pepper.
  • Heat to a boil.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in beans and corn.
  • Cook 5 minutes.
  • Top with tortilla chips, shredded cheese and cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.1, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 516.3, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 6, Protein 25.7

WHITE BEAN AND CHICKEN CHILI



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To create this yummy white chili, I adapted three different recipes. It's mild, so everyone can dig in. People who judge give it ribbons in recipes contests. -Julie White, Yacolt, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cups water
3 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally. , Stir in chicken; heat through. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

WHITE-BEAN CHILI



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Provided by Trish Hall

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 8h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 cups white beans, like a mixture of great northerns, cannellini and limas
4 large yellow onions
4 carrots
4 ribs celery
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic
1 jalapeno pepper
1/2 bunch parsley
3 quarts vegetable stock (see recipe)
6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon black pepper or to taste
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 bunch cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Soak the beans for six hours or overnight. Drain and reserve.
  • Peel and dice onions and carrots. Trim and dice celery.
  • Heat oil in a large pot. Add onions, carrots and celery and saute until soft.
  • While the vegetables are cooking, peel and mince garlic. Add to pan and saute for two minutes.
  • Using rubber gloves or covering hands with plastic bags, clean seeds and stem from jalapeno and dice. Chop parsley.
  • Add beans to pot and toss for one minute. Add jalapeno, parsley, vegetable stock, thyme, bay leaf, cumin seed and black pepper. Bring to a simmer. Add cumin. Cook slowly for 90 minutes, or until desired consistency is reached.
  • Chop cilantro and pull oregano leaves from stems. Add salt, pepper, cilantro and oregano.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 227, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1670 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

CREAMY WHITE BEAN CHILI



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"When I was a child, white beans were a staple at our table," says Gloria. "My husband, Bill, also loves to eat beans. "Our four children, six grandchildren and one great grandchild are not as fond of beans, but they still enjoy this tempting chili."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dried navy beans
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 cup water
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Place navy beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans, discarding liquid; return beans to pan. Add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 45 minutes. Drain beans, discarding liquid; set the beans aside. , In the same Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add soups, 1 cup water, potato, chili powder, bouillon and salt; cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Add cream, garbanzo beans and navy beans. Cook over medium heat until heated through (do not boil), about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

YUMMY WHITE BEAN CHILI



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This chili is a healthier version of your traditional chili. But don't let the idea of healthy scare you away! This chili packs in the fresh flavors of peppers, cumin, and cilantro all combined into one amazing dish. Or as my fiancee would describe it, 'super-good'. Have fun with this recipe. Spice it up or simmer it down. Just have fun in the kitchen!

Provided by lillmuffin

Categories     White Chili

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, diced
3 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 ½ pounds ground turkey
4 cups chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
1 (15.5 ounce) can hominy
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and poblano peppers in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper to onion mixture; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Mix turkey into onion mixture; cook and stir until turkey is cooked through and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken broth, cannellini beans, and oregano to turkey mixture; cover skillet and cook for 15 minutes. Stir hominy and salt into chili and continue cooking until heated through, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1170.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

30-MINUTE WHITE BEAN CHILI



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Warm up a cold night with our 30-Minute White Bean Chili! Made with ground turkey, white beans, corn and tomatoes, this white bean chili sure is hearty.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. oil
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen ground turkey, thawed
1 cup chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (8 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook and stir onions and garlic in hot oil in 3-quart saucepan on medium-high heat until tender. Stir in turkey. Cook until turkey is cooked through, stirring occasionally to break up the turkey. Drain.
  • Add broth, tomatoes with their liquid, mustard, chili powder and pepper; mix well. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in beans and corn; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve topped with the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

YUMMY WHITE BEAN CHILI



Yummy White Bean Chili image

This chili is a healthier version of your traditional chili. But don't let the idea of healthy scare you away! This chili packs in the fresh flavors of peppers, cumin, and cilantro all combined into one amazing dish. Or as my fiancee would describe it, 'super-good'. Have fun with this recipe. Spice it up or simmer it down. Just have fun in the kitchen!

Provided by lillmuffin

Categories     White Chili

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, diced
3 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 ½ pounds ground turkey
4 cups chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
1 (15.5 ounce) can hominy
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and poblano peppers in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper to onion mixture; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Mix turkey into onion mixture; cook and stir until turkey is cooked through and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken broth, cannellini beans, and oregano to turkey mixture; cover skillet and cook for 15 minutes. Stir hominy and salt into chili and continue cooking until heated through, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1170.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

- **Soak the beans overnight:** This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible. - **Use a variety of beans:** This will add flavor and texture to the chili. - **Don't overcook the beans:** They should be tender but still hold their shape. - **Use a good quality chili powder:** This is the key to a flavorful chili. - **Add some heat:** This can be done with cayenne pepper, chili peppers, or hot sauce. - **Simmer the chili for a long time:** This will allow the flavors to develop. - **Serve the chili with your favorite toppings:** This could include cheese, sour cream, avocado, or cilantro. White bean chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. White bean chili is also a relatively inexpensive dish to make, making it a great option for budget-minded cooks. With so many different ways to make it, there is sure to be a white bean chili recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give white bean chili a try.

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