Description

Ruby Tuesday White Chicken Chili is a comforting, hearty chili featuring tender chicken, creamy great northern beans, and a flavorful blend of spices with a mild heat from jalapeno peppers. This slow-simmered chili combines fresh ingredients and a rich chicken stock base to create a deliciously warming meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Chili Base

6 cups chicken stock
1 pound great northern beans (soaked overnight) or 3-4 cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
2 medium onions, chopped (divided)
6 cups cooked chicken, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
1 cup salsa
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pinch salt (to taste)

Spices & Peppers

2 jalapeno peppers, washed, seeded, and diced
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Garnishes

Sour cream
Monterey Jack cheese
Fresh chopped cilantro

Instructions

Simmer Beans and Aromatics: Combine the soaked great northern beans, half of the chopped onions, half of the minced garlic, and chicken stock in a large pot. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 2 hours, stirring frequently, until the beans are softened and flavors meld.
Add Chicken and Salsa: Stir in the diced cooked chicken and salsa to the pot, mixing well to combine the ingredients evenly.
Prepare Peppers: Wash, seed, and dice the jalapeno peppers carefully to control the heat level in the chili.
Sauté Peppers and Spices: In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced jalapenos, the remaining chopped onions, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the spices are fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Combine and Simmer: Add the sautéed pepper and spice mixture to the chili pot. Stir well and simmer the combined chili for an additional hour to deepen the flavors.
Garnish and Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish each serving with sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and freshly chopped cilantro for a creamy and fresh finish.

Notes

Soaking beans overnight reduces cooking time and improves digestibility, but canned beans can be used for convenience.
Adjust the number of jalapenos based on your preferred spice level.
Use cooked rotisserie chicken as a quick and flavorful shortcut.
Simmering time may vary depending on bean freshness; ensure beans are tender before adding other ingredients.
For a thicker chili, mash some beans against the side of the pot during the final simmering stage.

Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus overnight soaking time for beans if using dried)
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Soup, Chili
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: White Chicken Chili, Great Northern Beans, Chicken Chili, Spicy Chili, Comfort Food, Autumn Recipe