White Chicken Chili recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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White Chicken Chili Recipe

Inspired by Capital Ale House
Time50m
Serves4

Made in house from fresh chicken, cannellini beans, fresh jalapeños, and a blend of spices.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Prepare Chicken

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

2

Cook Chicken

Add the fresh chicken breast to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 7-10 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.

3

Combine Ingredients

In the same pot, add the chicken broth, cannellini beans, diced jalapeños, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

4

Simmer

Return the chicken to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20-25 minutes.

5

Shred Chicken

After simmering, remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir well.

6

Serve

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot. Enjoy your white chicken chili!