Some common mistakes to avoid when making white chicken chili are adding spices at the end, not seasoning the white chicken chili enough, using water instead of stock, skipping the chili powder and not browning the meat and vegetables.
Also other common mistakes when making white chicken chili are not adding enough seasoning, adding dairy ingredients before the white chicken chili is off the heat and using stale spices.
Using a good quality chili powder in your white chicken chili is key to build a key flavor foundation as it's more than just a generic spice blend.
When making white chicken chili you should add the seasonings like garlic, cumin and salt as the white chicken chili simmers to allow the flavors to develop and meld.
Taste and adjust the seasonings throughout the cooking process instead of waiting until the end.
Adding a final squeeze of lime, just before serving the white chicken chili can also brighten the white chicken chili dish.
And sauteing the onions and other vegetables and browning the chicken first also adds savory depth that you cannot achieve by just simmering and to get a thicker white chicken chili, instead of a soupy consistency you should cook the white chicken chili with the lid off to allow moisture to evaporate.
The secret to a creamy white chicken chili is to use some heavy whipping cream and sour cream.
White chicken chili gets it's creamy texture from dairy ingredients like sour cream, heavy cream and or cream cheese.
Other methods of achieving a creamy white chicken chili are using a thickener like cornstarch, blending some white beans to create a starchy puree or using whole milk, which will enrich the broth.
You can also add some mashed beans, a combination of cornstarch and cream cheese or even a cornstarch slurry or cornmeal to your white chicken chili to thicken it.
To thicken your white chicken chili with cornstarch or flour, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch or all purpose flour with an equal amount of cold water to create a slurry, then whisk the mixture into the white chicken chili and allow it to boil for a couple of minutes to activate the thickener.
For cornmeal, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of cornmeal and allow it to simmer for around 10 minutes.
To thicken your white chicken chili with mashed beans, mash some of the white beans with a fork or blend a portion of them into a paste.
And stir the mashed beans back into the white chicken chili to thicken the broth and add body without using cornstarch.
You can also add some cream cheese by stirring in a block of cream cheese into the white chicken chili until it melts, which will make for a richer and creamier white chicken chili.
The the ingredients that go in white chicken chili are chicken broth, diced green chilies, white beans and shredded chicken.
Other common additional ingredients in white chicken chili are onions, corn, garlic, and various spices such as cumin and even creamy ingredients such as sour cream or cream cheese.
The onions, garlic, corn and various spices like cumin add additional flavor to the white chicken chili.
White chicken chili is a delicious and hearty, flavorful soup or stew that is made with white beans, shredded chicken, and creamy broth, that is flavored with green chilies and a blend of spices.
But unlike the traditional red chili, the white chicken chili, gets it's name from the absence of tomatoes and also because of it's use of white beans, like Great Northern beans and cannellini.
The creamy base of white chicken chili, is often achieved using heavy cream or sour cream or even cream cheese.
White chicken chili is also often topped with shredded cheese, avocado or cilantro.
The reason it's called white chicken chili is because the white chicken chili uses chicken instead of beef and white beans instead of kidney beans.
You can eat white chicken chili on it's own or eat the white chicken chili with toppings like shredded cheese, avocado, and sour cream.
White chicken chili also pairs well with sides like tortilla chips, cornbread or even a nice fresh salad.
White chicken chili can also be served over rice for a heartier meal.