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White Chili Recipe

December 24, 2020 by Megan Porta 11 Comments

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Change up your regular chili this week by making this delicious White Chili with turkey, corn and white beans! Go spicy or make it mild. Either way, you will fall in love!

top view of a bowl of white chili swarming with cheese, sour cream and parsley

Original recipe: October 2012 | Updated: December 2020

This is the time of year when chili seems the tastiest, am I right? Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all fair game for winter chili. I have my favorite recipe and if you’ve been around here a while, you know which one that is. Every once in a while, I like to change up my chili recipe. This White Chili is a delicious option!

I used to make this recipe super spicy, but these days I find it more enjoyable when it’s just slightly spicy. Feel free to make it totally mild, if that’s your thing.

HOW TO MAKE WHITE CHILI

STEP 1

Place the turkey in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until browned.

STEP 2

Add the chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeno peppers (if using). Cook for an additional 3 minutes.

turkey and veggies in a skillet with spices

Add the chili powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well. Remove from heat.

Transfer the turkey mixture to a slow cooker. Add cannellini beans, butter beans, corn and chicken broth.

white beans, corn and broth in a slow cooker

Cook on low heat for 6 hours. Serve warm, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese.

RECIPE NOTES: WHITE CHILI

  • To boost flavor in this recipe, replace ground turkey with pork.
  • If unable to find butter beans, use another can of cannellini beans.
  • Delicious topping options: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, saltine crackers or pickled jalapeno peppers.
  • Omit jalapeno peppers and cayenne pepper for a mild dinner.

CAN I MAKE THIS RECIPE ON THE STOVE TOP

Yes! Instead of transferring turkey mixture to a slow cooker, add to a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.

Comforting bowl of white chili with a spoon and parsley sitting next to it

WHAT TO DO WITH LEFTOVERS

If you have leftovers (and it’s very possible that you will because this makes a large batch), please check out these delicious recipes to help use them up:

  • Best Ever Chili Dogs recipe
  • Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe
  • Chili-Topped Baked Potatoes

WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS DISH

  • Chopped salad
  • Dinner rolls
  • Jalapeno corn bread
  • Garlic bread
bowl of white chili with a spoon ready to dig into it

OTHER DELICIOUS CHILI RECIPES

This homemade chili recipe is a contest winner, total crowd pleaser and the best chili you’ll find. It is packed with flavor, texture and color. Make it for your next gathering, large or small, and you will get rave reviews.

This EASY 5 Ingredient Chili recipe requires is a super comforting dish that is packed with flavor and requires only 30 minutes of your time.

White Turkey Chili Instant Pot style is even MORE delicious! Packed with turkey meat, white beans and veggies, this will quickly become a dinner favorite! This comfort food is super flavorful and delicious.

Make a big batch of this best Healthy Chili recipe because it’s delicious and totally comforting! Whether you spice it up or keep it mild, it is a recipe you will keep coming back to, warming you on cool nights.

White Chili Recipe

Change up your regular chili this week by making this delicious White Chili with turkey, corn and white beans! Go spicy or make it mild. Either way, you will fall in love!
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how do i make white chili
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Servings: 8
Calories: 386kcal

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 jalapeno peppers finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cans cannellini beans
  • 1 can large butter beans
  • 2 cans corn drained
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese for topping (optional)

Instructions

  • Place the turkey in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until browned. Drain grease.
  • Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic and jalapeno peppers (if using). Cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cayenne pepper (if using), oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Transfer turkey mixture to a crock pot. Add cannellini beans, butter beans, corn and chicken broth. Cook on low heat for 6 hours. Serve warm, topped with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Notes

  • To boost flavor in this recipe, replace ground turkey with pork.
  • If unable to find butter beans, use another can of cannellini beans.
  • Delicious topping options: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, saltine crackers or pickled jalapeno peppers.
  • Omit jalapeno peppers and cayenne pepper for a mild dinner.
MAKE THIS RECIPE ON THE STOVE TOP VS CROCK POT
Instead of transferring turkey mixture to a slow cooker, add to a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1064mg | Potassium: 907mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1211IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 5mg

Filed Under: Latest, Soup Tagged With: Beans, Chicken, Comfort Food, Crock Pot, Dinner, Freezer Meal, Ground Turkey, Jalapenos, Slow Cooker, Spicy

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Comments

  1. Jo

    November 17, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    Just a quick note that I'm back here making this AGAIN. It makes a big batch so extra goes into single serving size containers and put in the freezer. Makes for easy lunches in the future.

    Reply
  2. jessie

    June 8, 2014 at 11:35 pm

    How many calories per serving does this contain? Does anyone know?

    Reply
  3. jo

    February 5, 2013 at 4:46 am

    Everything is prepped and ready for the crockpot in the morning. Lotsa spice! Hope I'm ready for it.

    Reply
  4. The Culinary Chase

    October 20, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Yum! I love the ingredients in this dish. Cheers!

    Reply
  5. Parsley Sage

    October 16, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    Keep your zombies…give me the chili. Give me ALL the chili!!!

    Reply
  6. Megan Porta

    October 16, 2012 at 12:42 am

    Hi Olga! I was behind in putting pin-it buttons on my posts. Done now! Thanks for reminding me. 🙂
    Megan

    Reply
  7. Gail S.

    October 16, 2012 at 12:14 am

    Yum! This looks wonderful!

    Reply
  8. Tracy {pale yellow}

    October 15, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    This spicy white turkey chili sounds perfect on these cool fall days!

    Reply
  9. [email protected]

    October 15, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    This sounds fantastic!

    Reply
  10. Olga

    October 15, 2012 at 2:50 am

    I LOVE every one of your recipes I've tried. They are DELICIOUS and my family loves to eat whatever I cook from your blog. I really wish you had a "Pin it" button, though because when I try to pin your recipes, the wrong picture posts which causes me to delete the pin. Is there a way to effectively pin your recipes?

    Reply
  11. Jeff

    October 15, 2012 at 2:46 am

    Wait… the Walking Dead was tonight? NOO! Anyway… totally into this Chili! It looks so light and hearty at the same time, I just want a really big spoon!

    Reply

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