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When chili is made with chicken or turkey, white beans, and broth (rather than tomatoes), it is called “white chili” because it appears light in color rather than a deep red. It’s a bit lighter and brothier than ground beef chili or Texas-style chili, but it’s still comfort food. I have tried countless recipes for white chicken chili over the years, from super-easy crockpot recipes to more authentic, time-consuming versions made from a wide array of chili peppers and hominy. This recipe is the one my family loves best, and it falls somewhere in the middle effort-wise. Modestly adapted from Food Network, it’s a hearty one-pot meal you can have on the table in under an hour.
