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    Home » Soup Recipes » One Skillet Cheesy Chicken Chili

    One Skillet Cheesy Chicken Chili

    Date: June 25, 2020 by Christian Guzman • This post may contain affiliate links. See Privacy Policy below.

    This easy one skillet cheesy chicken chili means you don’t have to sacrifice anything to enjoy a hearty meal that breaks from the traditional and becomes the extraordinary.

    Cheesy chili is a wonderfully hearty chicken stew with just a touch of warm heat from the peppers.

    Recipe | White Chili Without Beans | Using an Ulu Knife for Safety | Gluten Free

    24bite: One Skillet Cheesy Chicken Chili by Christian Guzman
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    I love using the slow cooker and Instant Pot but I decided to do something on the stovetop this time so I could keep an eye on the cheeese and cream to keep it from scorching.

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    Ingredients

    This chili includes lots of fresh vegetables in the ingedients list. It can be quickly pulled together once you get all your vegetables chopped. Here is a photo of the ingredients and you can see there are a lot of fresh vegetables in this chili.

    No Beans

    White chicken chili usually will include white or pink beans. To keep the carbs down, I’ve made this chili with no beans. I’ve used a lot of fresh vegetables in order to fill it out without beans.

    24Bite: ingredients for cheesy chicken chili, chopped and ready for cooking

    Fresh vegetables

    • Poblano pepper
    • Jalapeño pepper
    • Onion
    • Carrots
    • Celery
    • Garlic

    I’ve used one Poblano pepper and one Jalapeño pepper, but don’t worry if you want to adjust the heat. You can make it more spicy or less spicy simply by changing the peppers.

    Don’t miss this delicious tomato-based Italian Sausage Chili for another unique twist on a comfort food favorite.

    Instructions

    This recipe will happen all in one skillet, with a little bit of oil.

    24Bite:  a little bit of olive oil in a skillet

    Using an Ulu Knife for Safety

    For safety, I like to use an ulu knife. You can get a lot of vegetables chopped and ready when you are making two cutting passes at the same time. You can simply rock it back and forth and get all your chopping finished easily and safely.

    24Bite: Christian Guzman chopping celery with an ulu

    Add the chopped vegetables to the oil and stir. Cook until tender. Adjust the pepper as you desire. I used one large poblano pepper here. You can use any of your favorite peppers.

    24Bite: Sauteeing carrots, celery, onion and peppers

    Choosing your pepper

    Use anaheim for something about the same heat as poblano. If you like more heat and spice, combine more jalapeño or serrano with the milder pepper. Habanero is a good choice for you lovers of hot and spicy.

    24Bite: Mexican chile peppers: Arbol, Pasilla, Guajillo, Poblano, Habanero, Jalapeno by Maxim Tatarinov via 123rf.com

    If you prefer no heat at all, use bell pepper. A nice red bell would be perfect.

    If you’re curious about the heat of your peppers, read about the Scoville Heat Scale, created by Wilbur Scoville in 1912.

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    Is It Gluten Free?

    I’ve used flour to slightly thicken this soup. This means that it’s not gluten free, but it would be easy to adjust to a gluten free diet.

    Try using a gluten free flour. Or, you could use my all-time favorite of adding a little bit of some instant mashed potatoes. Or, you could decide that you don’t need any thickening at all.

    Instructions

    24Bite: Adding chicken to skillet

    Stir in all your spices, chicken broth and chicken. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and cook until chicken is done.

    24Bite: adding real butter and shredded cheddar cheese to skillet

    Add the tablespoon sized pieces of butter and cheese and continue cooking until melted.

    How to temper your flour

    It’s best not to add the flour and cream directly to the hot skillet. Temper it first by mixing it in a separate container. Gradually bring it up to temperature by adding a little bit of the hot liquid to it and stirring it in after each addition.

    24Bite: final skillet photo of cheesy chicken chili after adding the cream to the skillet

    Once it’s heated, then add it to the chicken mixture and continue cooking until it’s thickened.

    More soup recipes to warm bellies

    If you’re looking for more great soups and stews, we’ve got you covered at 24Bite. Try one of these hearty recipes:

    • Instant Pot Kielbasa and Lentils Soup
    • Instant Pot Creamy Potato Soup
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    5 from 7 votes
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 351kcal
    Author: Christian Guzman
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    This one skillet white chicken chili means you don't have to sacrifice anything to enjoy a hearty meal that breaks from the traditional and becomes the extraordinary.

    For more information, be sure to check the recipe details in the attached 24Bite® post.

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 1 Onion, chopped
    • 1 Poblano Pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 1 Jalapeño Pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 3 Carrots, peeled and chopped
    • 4 Celery Stalks, chopped
    • 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
    • ½ teaspoon Pepper, ground
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder, ground
    • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken Flavor
    • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
    • 4 cups Chicken Broth
    • 4 tablespoons Butter, cut in 4 equal pieces
    • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
    • ¼ cup All Purpose Flour
    • 1 cup Heavy Cream

    Instructions

    • Using a large skillet that has a cover, pour in olive oil. Add onion, peppers, carrots, celery and garlic. Cook on medium until tender, about 7 or 8 minutes.
    • Add pepper, salt, cumin, chili powder and bouillon base. Stir.
    • Add chicken and chicken broth. Bring to boil, about 5 minutes.
    • Cover, lower heat to simmer and cook until chicken is done, about 10-15 minutes.
    • Place the four pieces of butter evenly around the top and add the cheddar cheese. Stir to combine and allow to melt.
    • In a two-cup glass measuring cup, add cream and flour. Stir briskly with a fork to remove any lumps. Temper the flour mixture by adding ¾ cup of hot liquid from chicken, ¼ cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add flour mixture to chicken mixture and bring to heat and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
    • 8 servings.



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    Notes

    Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve with a bit of shredded cheese and corn chips.
    Nutrition Facts
    One Skillet Cheesy Chicken Chili
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 351 Calories from Fat 243
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 27g42%
    Saturated Fat 14g88%
    Sodium 753mg33%
    Carbohydrates 10g3%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 18g36%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Keyword chicken stew, easy chicken recipes, white chicken chili
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    1. Alexandra says

      July 26, 2020 at 7:21 am

      5 stars
      The flavours in this are absolutely delicious – we love this flavoursome stew!

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    2. Angela says

      July 26, 2020 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      So many delicious flavors in this dish! Love that it’s all done in one skillet. Great recipe, thanks so much for sharing!

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    3. Nart at Cooking with Nart says

      July 26, 2020 at 9:21 am

      5 stars
      This looks delicious. I love anything one-skillet 😀

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    4. Damian says

      July 26, 2020 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      This looks both easy and tasty, it’s the middle of winter in australia right now and I can see this being a great addition to the weekly meal plan! And keeping the dishes down is a plus!

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    5. Kara says

      July 26, 2020 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      Delicious. Chicken and green chili is one of my favorite flavor combos and I love anything that’s made with just one pot!

      Reply

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