Harvest White Bean Chicken Chili

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook Time:

Stovetop: 40 minutes

Crockpot: 4–8 hours

Total Time: Varies by method

Serves: 6

This cozy and colorful white bean chicken chili is packed with hearty vegetables, warm spices, and tender rotisserie chicken. It’s perfect for fall or anytime you want a nourishing, one-pot meal. Make it on the stovetop for a quick weeknight dinner or use the crockpot for a hands-off slow cook.

Equipment

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 medium carrots, chopped

• 3 medium celery stalks, chopped

• 1 bell pepper, chopped

• 1 zucchini, chopped

• 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)

• 2 Tbsp minced garlic

• 1 (15 oz) can white beans (Great Northern or Cannellini), drained

• 1 cup frozen corn

• 32 oz low-sodium beef broth

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 Tbsp ground cumin

• 1½ tsp chili powder

• 1½ tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp paprika

Directions:

Step 1: Mise en Place (Get Everything in Its Place)

• Measure olive oil into pot/skillet.

• Chop rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces.

• Dice onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper; place in medium bowl.

• Chop zucchini and measure corn; place in another medium bowl.

• Mince jalapeño and place in small bowl.

• In a small bowl, combine salt and black pepper.

• In another small bowl, mix garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and paprika.

• Open and drain beans.

• Open broth carton.

If Using Stovetop — Step 2: Get Cooking!

1. Heat olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat.

2. Add onion, carrots, celery, bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add jalapeño and spice mixture; cook 1–2 minutes more.

4. Add white beans and broth. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 25 minutes.

5. Stir in chicken, zucchini, and corn. Simmer 10 more minutes.

6. Serve warm. Top with shredded cheese if desired!

If Using Crockpot — Step 2: Get Cooking!

1. Follow stovetop steps #1 & 2 using a skillet.

2. Transfer sautéed ingredients to crockpot.

3. Add zucchini, corn, white beans, and broth.

4. Cover and cook:

   • LOW: 8 hours

   • HIGH: 4 hours

5. Stir in chicken just before serving. Enjoy warm!