A perfect coming in from the cold recipe, this Spicy White Chicken Chili is an instant warmup. Whether enjoying a cozy picnic lunch after the morning ski runs or a simple dinner on a snowy winter’s day, a bowl of this hearty chili is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
This uncomplicated recipe can be prepared on the stovetop or in advance in a crock pot. The broth is laced with buffalo sauce and salsa verde becomes comfortingly creamy with the addition of cream cheese and cheddar. Herb-seasoned shredded chicken is nestled in the broth. We simplified the recipe even more by using a store-bought roasted chicken. Serve up steaming hot with additional shredded cheddar, avocado and crunchy tortilla chips.
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Chili
Equipment
- 1 large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil *we use Graza Sizzle
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 6 cups chicken broth, preferably homemade
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base *if not using homemade stock
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 15 ounce can cannellini beans
- 3/4 cup Franks Red Hot
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and poblano peppers and cook until fragrant, about 8 minutes. Stir in garlic, parsley, dill, paprika, and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, until very fragrant. Add the shredded chicken and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 6 minutes.
- Stir in the cream cheese until smooth. Add the beans, salsa verde, hot sauce, and cheddar cheese. Cook 5-10 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat, and stir in the cilantro. Taste for seasoning.
- Ladle into bowls and serve with tortilla chips, avocado and extra cheddar cheese.
Made this last night. Really, really good! Adding to my rotation of dinner meals.
Woohoo! So happy to hear you loved it 🙂