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Queso White Chicken Chili Recipe

By Lydia

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What happens when you take a zesty and flavorful chicken chili and add Queso to it? Magic, that’s what happens! This Queso White Chicken Chili is the perfect comfort food and a cool weather menu staple!

Creamy Queso White Chicken Chili

Hi there and happy Monday! It’s a crisp fall Monday in Columbus today, a welcome relief from the 90 degree weather we had last week! It’s finally starting to feel like football weather! Football and fall weather go together like football and chili! Football and chili go together like baseball and cracker jacks! Chili goes into our menu rotation on full blast come fall. We’ve already plowed our way through a batch of my go-to chili (you can check out that recipe here) so I decided to take another stab at perfecting my White Chicken Chili recipe.

Creamy Queso White Chicken Chili

When I say take another stab, what I mean is that every previous attempt has been a fail. You know how when you make up a recipe and it isn’t quite right and you keep tweaking it and then it’s over-tweaked and you don’t really know where it went (even more) wrong? Yeah, that’s been my situation with attempting to find a white chicken chili recipe that I love. Well I finally found the missing piece. Queso! Queso, you complete me. Or at least you complete my white bean chicken chili.

Are you ready to try it? Let’s go!

What beans do you use for Creamy White Chicken Chili?

Any kind of white beans will do. I used Great Northern for this one but I’ve also used Cannelini and those work just as well. One of my favorite tips for this recipe is mashing half of the beans. My friend Heather taught me this trick and it adds such a dreamy creamy consistency to your white chicken chili. This Queso Chicken Chili has layers of flavor and is the perfect bowl of comfort!

Check out the video and grab the printable recipe card below.

Grab a bowl of this, and some football or Netflix and you have the perfect night in, I’d say!

Tips for making any soup

I highly recommend using a dutch oven to make this chicken chili and any soup. I have a glass electric cooktop and after over 2 years in our house, I still can’t predict how hot it will decide to be on a given day. These are the sautéed onions for the chili in a dutch oven. In any other pan, by this point in the cooking there would be several scorched spots.

Saute onions in a dutch oven

How to serve Queso White Bean Chicken Chili

With more queso, of course! Also adding some tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro and sour cream round out the flavors perfectly.

 

Queso White Chicken Chili

This zesty Queso White Bean Chicken Chili is the perfect comfort food and a cool weather menu staple!
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Course: dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, southwest
Keyword: chili, soup, white bean chili
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breast cooked and shredded
  • 4 cans Great Northern beans 2 cans mashed, 2 cans whole beans
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 8 oz. Queso cheese shredded
  • 2 cups onion diced
  • 2 poblano peppers diced
  • 2 cans diced green chiles 4 oz. cans
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Optional toppings

  • Sour cream
  • Avocado
  • Cilantro
  • Tortilla strips
  • More shredded queso!

Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven, sauté onion in olive oil over medium heat until softened. Add peppers and garlic and sauté until onions are browned.
  • Rinse and drain beans. Mash 2 cans of the beans, leave 2 cans whole. (The mashed beans give the chili a wonderful creaminess!)
  • Add spices, chicken stock and beans; simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes.
  • Add shredded chicken, chiles and lime juice; simmer for 20 more minutes.
  • Add queso and stir until cheese is melted.
  • Top with your favorite fixings!

Video

 

I hope you enjoy this yummy Queso White Chicken Chili recipe as much as we do! Please let me know if you try it, I’d love to hear what you think!

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  1. Kylie says

    October 16, 2020 at 3:05 pm

    Do you drain the beans or anything else?!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      October 17, 2020 at 11:53 am

      Hi Kylie! Nope I sure don’t! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Katelyn Buell says

    February 3, 2019 at 5:47 pm

    This recipe is the PERFECT white chick chili recipe. The only thing different I do is roast those delicious pablono peppers prior. I added diced jalapeño here and there too. This recipe won me a chili cook off back in October. Thanks so much Lydi!! -Katelyn

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      February 4, 2019 at 6:14 pm

      Hi Katelyn! Oh my goodness thanks so much for your note, that made my day! Your additions sound delish, I’ll have to try them. Congrats on the chili cook off! 🙂 – Lydi

      Reply
  3. Nikki says

    October 25, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    Hi! What step do you add the green Chile’s? I wasn’t sure from the recipe. Making it right now! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      October 26, 2017 at 9:08 pm

      Hi Nikki! So sorry about that, I didn’t realize I didn’t have that step in there! I added them in when I added the chicken. How did you like it? 🙂

      Reply
      • Alyson says

        November 16, 2018 at 6:48 pm

        You did mention the chiles on step 4 in the making of it! 😉

        Reply
  4. Emily says

    January 30, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    This looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      January 30, 2017 at 7:13 pm

      Thanks so much Emily! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Robyn says

    January 26, 2017 at 9:29 am

    Just wondering if this can be made in the crockpot?

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      January 31, 2017 at 12:29 pm

      Hi Robyn, absolutely! You can add all of the ingredients to the crockpot and when it’s almost cooked add in the cheese to melt it. If the cheese goes in at the beginning it can break down and get kind of globby. New word 😉 Enjoy and let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  6. Hannah says

    January 25, 2017 at 10:54 pm

    When I think of queso, I think of the melted cheesy dip they give you in Mexican restaurants. What is shredded queso? Do I find it at Walmart?

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      January 31, 2017 at 1:20 pm

      Hi Hannah! Haha yes me too, that’s where I got the idea… that’s my favorite dip! I got it at Kroger but I’ve seen it at many grocery stores. You may want to check in the specialty cheese section which in my stores is close to the deli. If you don’t see it you can ask the deli and they should be able to find it for you. It’s sometimes called Chihuahua cheese too. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. amy says

    January 23, 2017 at 10:15 am

    This looks delicious, but I never heard of that cheese before. Where did you find it?

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      January 31, 2017 at 11:40 am

      Thanks Amy! I got it in the specialty cheese section of my local grocery store. If you don’t find any listed as Queso Cheese I’ve also seen it called Chihuahua Cheese before. Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Lauren says

    January 19, 2017 at 7:36 am

    Your chili looks delicious! Thanks for sharing it at Motivation Monday on Mom Home Guide!

    Reply
  9. mie says

    January 18, 2017 at 11:15 am

    Hmmm! That looks yummie!!!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      January 31, 2017 at 11:25 am

      Thanks Mie, it’s perfect for the cold temps we have here this time of year!

      Reply
  10. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says

    January 16, 2017 at 7:30 am

    Whenever I do a chilli I always seem to use beef, next time I have to have a go with chicken! This looks delicious. Popping over from #meltinyourmouthmonday

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      January 16, 2017 at 10:53 pm

      I love beef chili too but it’s nice to mix it up sometimes! 🙂

      Reply
  11. LeAnn Voyer says

    November 12, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    I was looking for a white chicken chili recipe and I happened across your blog. I would definitely try this recipe. It looks delicious!!!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks so much LeAnn! I hope you love it, I’d love to hear after you make it! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Daniel P. says

    November 10, 2016 at 10:25 am

    I have an old family recipe for braised lamb shank done in the dutch oven. Trying to upgrade quality of kitchen one item at a time. This would do just the thing.

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      Ooooh that sounds delicious Daniel! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  13. carol clark says

    November 10, 2016 at 1:28 am

    id make a stew or chili in it

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 9:39 pm

      Perfect for this time of year Carol! I plan to use it for that all season long!

      Reply
  14. Kathy says

    November 9, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    I would use the dutch oven to make Cassoulet!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 9:40 pm

      I’ve never tried to make that Kathy, I’d love to try your recipe if you don’t mind sharing? 🙂

      Reply
  15. Steve Weber says

    November 9, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    I would love to try a short ribs recipe!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 9:42 pm

      Good call Steve! I used it to make my Chianti Braised Short Ribs!

      Reply
  16. Raina DelRio says

    November 9, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    I would love to make a hearty stew or chili.

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 9:43 pm

      Mmmm I love a good hearty stew Raina! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  17. Heather D says

    November 8, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    It’s getting colder outside so I also think some chili would be good.

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 9:46 pm

      I think I could live on chili all winter long Heather! 😉 Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  18. Jeffrey says

    November 8, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    I would like to make some wedding soup in the Le Creuset. My grandma’s recipe would suit this pot just fine!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 9:46 pm

      Oh Jeffrey I loooove wedding soup! If you would ever like to share your grandma’s recipe I’d love to try it! 😉

      Reply
  19. Casey H says

    November 8, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    A big pot of hearty chicken and corn chowder!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 9:52 pm

      That sounds so good Casey! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Michelle says

    November 8, 2016 at 8:43 am

    This queso chicken chili would be perfect to try first. Yum

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 9:54 pm

      I hope you try it and love it Michelle! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  21. Crystal @ Hello Creative Family says

    November 7, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    I’ve been wanting to dry making dutch oven bread for a long time. I think that’s the first thing I’d make!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      That sounds so good Crystal! I’ve never tried it either, I’d love your recipe! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    November 7, 2016 at 11:36 am

    Mmm I love white chili but never thought to add queso!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:01 pm

      Every recipe now I think I’ll ask… “would this be good with queso?” 😉 Thanks Erin!

      Reply
  23. Jenn Cornette says

    November 7, 2016 at 9:34 am

    Super excited to try this!! Always looking for new soup recipes! I’m a huge fan of Le Creuset too!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:01 pm

      Yay thanks Jenn! Let me know how you like it! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
  24. Stella @ Stellicious Life says

    November 7, 2016 at 7:37 am

    Aww I’ve had a Dutch oven on my wishlist for some time now. The first thing I would make in it? Some creamy, hearty soup or a vegan, pumpkin chili with quinoa! Thanks for the giveaway, this Le Creuset Dutch oven looks so pretty! 🙂

    Reply
  25. Erin Trimbull says

    November 6, 2016 at 10:51 pm

    I’ve always wanted one! My aunt makes great lasagna in hers.

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:19 pm

      I haven’t tried that yet but I’ll add it to my list, I love lasagna!

      Reply
  26. cyndi br says

    November 6, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    I would want a beef stew recipe

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:23 pm

      That sounds good Cyndi! I love beef stew in the winter.

      Reply
  27. Melissa @ Made by Melissa Lee says

    November 6, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    I love a good chili recipe! I’ll have to try this one out 🙂 It looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:24 pm

      Thanks so much Melissa, let me know how you like it! 🙂

      Reply
  28. Robin says

    November 6, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    This looks so delish! I can’t wait to try the receipe out!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:24 pm

      Thanks so much Robin! I’d love to hear how you like it! 🙂

      Reply
  29. Ashley says

    November 6, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    Holy smokes that Dutch oven is gorgeous! Can’t wait to try your chili recipe!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:25 pm

      Congrats again on winning the giveaway! I’d love to hear how you like the chili in your new dutch oven! 😉

      Reply
  30. Michele says

    November 6, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    I don’t know what I like better…. the le cruesette pan or this recipe! Cant wait to make it~

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:27 pm

      Thanks so much Michele! I’d love to hear what you think! 🙂

      Reply
  31. Eryn G says

    November 6, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    I’ve been dying for a great white chicken chili recipe! I can’t wait to try this one!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:27 pm

      I hope you like it Eryn! 🙂

      Reply
  32. Renee {Eat.Live.Blog} says

    November 6, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    I love white chili! But I can’t have the queso, so it would be back to the drawing board for me!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:28 pm

      The flavors are all still great even without the cheese Renee. 🙂

      Reply
  33. Patricia Kasiewicz says

    November 6, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    I sure hope i could win, thanks for a chance and that chili looks yummy

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:28 pm

      Thanks Patricia, I’m sorry that you didn’t win but I have another great giveaway coming up in a few weeks! 😉

      Reply
  34. Abbey says

    November 6, 2016 at 11:50 am

    This looks amazing. I hope I win!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:29 pm

      Thanks Abbey! I’m sorry you didn’t win this one. 🙁

      Reply
  35. Bets says

    November 6, 2016 at 10:31 am

    A braised chicken dish.

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:30 pm

      Great choice. Thanks for stopping by Bets! 🙂

      Reply
  36. Maria says

    November 6, 2016 at 8:21 am

    Queso… you complete me too!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:31 pm

      Haha a gal after my own heart! 😉

      Reply
  37. Ann Thompson says

    November 6, 2016 at 1:25 am

    I’ve always been partial to the gorgeous red one, but I’d definitely take the gray one, too! Or any other color for that matter!

    Reply
    • Lydia says

      November 14, 2016 at 10:31 pm

      I love the red one too Ann!

      Reply
  38. Lisa says

    November 5, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    Hi! I love cooking with them! I hope I win!

    Reply

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