Recipes & Cooking Dinner & Meal Ideas Soup & Chili Chili 12 Chicken Chili Recipes to Comfort You Through Winter Unlock comfort food season with these chicken chili recipes. By Christine Fiorentino Christine Fiorentino Christine Fiorentino is a home chef, food writer, and on-camera personality based in Montclair, New Jersey. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on December 31, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Jason Donnelly Nothing says comfort food on a cold day like a big pot of chicken chili simmering on the stove. As the aroma wafts through the house, the flavors blend as they simmer. If you’re looking for your new favorite chicken chili recipe, we’ve rounded up our favorites below. From traditional to unique takes on the classic dish, there’s something here for everyone. 01 of 12 Kickin' Chicken Chili with Vegetables Chili is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. This chili recipe made with chicken is delicious served on it's own or as a filling for tacos. We've also included a recipe for making the chicken chili into a salad that's served with cilantro sour cream and crushed tortilla chips. View Recipe 02 of 12 Coconut Chicken Chili Andy Lyons This coconut chicken chili recipe simmers low and slow with spices like ginger, chili, and cayenne pepper. Round out the bowl with coconut milk, cannellini beans, shredded carrots, and garlic. The finished dish is packed with sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. View Recipe 03 of 12 Fast or Slow White Chicken Chili Jason Donnelly This is a creamy take on chili is filled with chunks of chicken, white beans, vegetables, and sour cream. Whether this chili cooks low and slow, or in the pressure cooker, it’s going to be delicious! View Recipe 04 of 12 Spicy White Chili Andy Lyons This chili packs a punch! Green chilis, garlic, and a blend of herbs and spices give the perfect amount of heat and flavor to this white chicken chili. If you’re looking to save some time, you can also use rotisserie chicken for this recipe. View Recipe 05 of 12 Southwestern White Chili This chicken chili will become your favorite 30-minute meal. It’s simple to cook, combining chicken, white beans, green chili peppers, cheese, and a generous amount of seasoning. View Recipe 06 of 12 Chipotle Chicken-Squash Chili Carson Downing This chicken chili makes a comforting meal on those cold fall and winter evenings. It's loaded with lots of vegetables including peppers, onions, and squash. If you’re tight on time, use rotisserie chicken. View Recipe 07 of 12 White Chicken Chili Kritsada Panichgul If you want a less acidic chili, this white chicken chili is the perfect answer. Make it in the slow cooker so the flavors of white beans, chicken broth, jalapeno peppers, and garlic can meld at a low and slow pace. View Recipe 08 of 12 Chunky Bean and Chicken Chili Andy Lyons This chili nixes the traditional tomato base and instead calls for a generous amount of beans and chicken broth. Green chiles, nutty Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh cilantro add a unique flavor profile to this chicken chili recipe. It never hurts to serve it with some tortilla chips on the side! View Recipe 09 of 12 Harvest Chili Andy Lyons This unique take on chili is so delicious and flavorful! Instead of tomato sauce, chicken-apple sausage pairs with cooked apples and tender butternut squash. The result is a chili with a subtle sweetness. It's delicious served over creamy polenta. View Recipe 10 of 12 Chicken and White Bean Stew Blaine Moats This creamy chicken chili recipe is thickened with jarred alfredo sauce. Like traditional recipes, it features beans, garlic, and onions. Serve each bowl with shredded cheese and fresh parsley to brighten things up. View Recipe 11 of 12 Red Beans and Rice Soup with Cajun Chicken Brie Passano Part Cajun classic and part chicken chili, this easy recipe is loaded with shredded chicken thighs, sausage, long grain rice, and tomatoes. Homemade cornbread muffins are the perfect dipper. View Recipe 12 of 12 Tomatillo Chicken Soup Blaine Moats This chicken chili recipe has been getting 5-star reviews since we posted it years ago. As one home cook shared, "Been making this for the family for over a decade now. Awesome over tortillas, awesome over rice, awesome by itself. Easy, fast prep, don't even have to blend the 3 tomatillos if you don't want to, but it's better if you do. My slow cooker is large enough that I increase it to 2 lbs. of chicken, but it needs no other tweaks. Even created this account just to give this recipe 5 stars." View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit