Cozy White Chicken Chili (Your New Fall Favorite)
When the days get shorter and the evenings call for something warm, this is the recipe I reach for again and again. My Coziest White Chicken Chili is a family favorite — hearty enough to fill hungry boys after soccer, but still light and fresh with bright green salsa and a squeeze of lime on top.
It’s one of those meals that comes together quickly (thank you, rotisserie chicken!) but tastes like you’ve let it simmer all day. Perfect for busy weeknights, cozy Sundays, or feeding a crowd.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Serves
8
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 jalapeños, seeded & diced (leave seeds for extra heat)
- 2 cups corn (frozen works great)
- 6 cups bone broth
- 2 cans mild hatch chiles
- 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed & drained
- 1 jar green salsa
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Toppings (optional but highly recommended)
- Fresh cilantro
- Sliced jalepenos
- Avocado
- Crushed Tortilla Chips
- Squeeze of Lime
Steps
1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, and garlic in a drizzle of olive oil until softened and fragrant (about 5 minutes). If you looking for extra rich flavor feel free to roast them in the oven instead.
2
Stir in cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Give it a good stir so the veggies and chicken soak up the flavor.
3
Add shredded rotisserie chicken, corn, hatch chiles, beans, green salsa, and bone broth. Stir to combine.
4
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes to let the flavors come together.
Serve hot with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and a side of tortilla chips.
Why You’ll Love It
- Weeknight friendly: Using rotisserie chicken makes this recipe fast. Honestly, I’ve dumped all the ingredients in a bowl and walked away before and it’s still delicious.
- Crowd pleaser: It feeds a big family or group, and you can easily double it and freeze it for busier nights.
- Customizable: Add more jalapeños for spice, stir in cream cheese for extra creaminess, or top with shredded cheese if that’s your love language.
This is the kind of recipe you’ll come back to all season long — cozy, hearty, and just a little zippy. The boys love scooping theirs with chips, and I love a big bowl topped with avocado.