White Cheddar & Apple Chicken Chili
White cheddar apple chicken chili is a sweet and savory fall variation on a Southern classic. This variation of chicken chili will be a seasonal favorite on your dinner menu!
Servings: 8
Calories: 423kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 apples peeled, and roughly chopped
- 1 white onion peeled & roughly diced
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup half & half
- 2 15 oz cans cannellini beans drained
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- To a dutch oven, or other large pot, add the olive oil and heat over medium heat. When the oil's hot, add the apples and onion. Stir. Add in the chili powder and cumin, stirring to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes, or until the apples and onions are soft. Transfer them to a plate, and set aside.2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chili powder, 2 apples, 1 white onion, 2 tsp ground cumin
- Reduce the heat to medium low. Melt the butter in the pot, then whisk in the flour. Let cook for 60 seconds, to let the flour taste cook out.4 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup flour
- Add in the broth, whisking in a bit at a time, until the mixture comes back together. Then whisk in the milk. Continue simmering, whisking occasionally, until the mixture's thickened- about 3-5 minutes.2 1/2 cups chicken broth, 3/4 cup half & half
- Stir in the chicken, beans, and apple/onion mixture until evenly combined.2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken, 2 15 oz cans cannellini beans
- Stir the chili, if too thick- add a little extra broth to thin it out, otherwise, stir in the cheese until melted. This chili is meant to be on the thicker side.2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, salt & pepper
- Serve with your favorite toppings!
Notes
- This chili is on the mild side. If you want it spicier, you could add a diced jalapeno.
- When you stir the chili before adding the cheese, you can add more broth if you find the chili too thick. Do keep in mind though that this chili is supposed to be very thick.
- Don't use lower fat dairy. If you do, the chili might not thicken properly.
Nutrition
Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 792mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1045IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 413mg | Iron: 3mg