Game day eats means chili must happen at some point for me and I actually love to make this whether there’s a game on or not. I tend to like chili with both ground meat and shredded meat so combining them hammers home why I truly love to cook; I get to do it my way. I finish this off with fresh toppings to go with the deep flavors of the dark meat and smoky chili powder and serve it with a cold beer.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 50 min |
| Active: | 50 min |
| Yield: | 6 to 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed
- 1 cup finely chopped white onions
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
- 8 to 10 sprigs thyme, finely chopped (stem ok if flimsy)
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground chicken, preferably dark meat
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 whole rotisserie chicken, shredded
- One 12-ounce bottle pilsner beer, I like Corona here
- 2 cups chicken stock, plus more if needed to top off
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema
- Lime wedges
- Avocado slices or chunks
- Cilantro leaves
- Finely chopped white onions
- Mexican crema
- Crumbled cotija cheese
- Shredded Cheddar, Jack, etc
- Tajin seasoning
- Green and red salsa
- Pickled jalapeños
- Corn nuts
- Sliced green and red jalapeños and/or Fresno chiles
- Chopped red onions
- Rinsed and drained black beans
- Tortilla strips or chips
Instructions
- Build and simmer. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven on medium-high. When it begins to swirl, add the onions, cumin, chili powder, thyme, pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Stir and cook while the onion sweats and becomes tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the ground chicken and garlic and move around a bit. If needed, add more olive oil to the pot so the chicken doesn’t stick. Stir to break up and heat until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken and stir to combine. Add the beer, then pour in enough chicken stock to just cover the contents by half an inch. Lower the heat to a simmer and cover to cook for 20 more minutes.
- Stir in the crema. Serve with toppings of your choice.
Reviews
Creamy texture due to the Mexican crema, and loved the interplay of ground and shredded chicken. Made this recipe as is, and it made enough for four large bowls. Added queso fresco on top. Tasty dish!
Great flavor! Had to use sour cream in place of crema. Also added a can of hominy (drained) for texture and flavor. Added extra chicken stock for more broth. Excellent!
This was much better than anticipated. The crema really added to the overall flavor profile. We had to add navy beans and cook it off a bit to get rid of some of the liquid, which only made it better. Everything was more concentrated. Very, very good.
I made this tonight and I could only find seasoned ground chicken. It worked out fine. The flavor of this chili was good but it was more like soup. Very watery.
So, So Good!
I added white beans the second time I made it.
I like it with and without beans.
Yes, I made it twice already.
The first time was for at home and the second time was for a small gathering.
I added white beans the second time I made it.
I like it with and without beans.
Yes, I made it twice already.
The first time was for at home and the second time was for a small gathering.
I made Sunny’s White Chicken Chicken Chili for my hubby and myself yesterday after watching this episode. We loved this new twist on
chicken. I particularly look forward
to the weekly cooking themes and each chef’s fun- loving rapport . As a long time “ chief cook and bottle washer,”I find each episode truly timely, informative AND a party from the beginning until the end. Few (very few) programs on can compare!
Thank you ! SuSu
chicken. I particularly look forward
to the weekly cooking themes and each chef’s fun- loving rapport . As a long time “ chief cook and bottle washer,”I find each episode truly timely, informative AND a party from the beginning until the end. Few (very few) programs on can compare!
Thank you ! SuSu
This is delicious and easy! Thanks, Sunny for another tasty meal!
Why do they call it ‘white chicken’. Is there another color of chicken?
Made this today and it’s delicious. Couldn’t find ground chicken so used ground turkey and still added whole rotisserie chicken. I used the chicken carcass to make my own chicken broth and added all of it, 3 cups, to the soup. Just awesome