Chicken, Sausage, and White Bean Chili

By
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 01/25/23
Chicken, sausage, and white bean chili

Diana Rattray / The Spruce

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 7 hrs
Total: 7 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings

This chicken chili is loaded with flavor, and it makes a great fall or winter meal with cornbread or biscuits.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup onion (chopped)
  • 2 boneless chicken breast halves (diced)
  • 12 to 16 ounces chicken sausage (such as chicken apple sausage, or substitute turkey sausage)
  • 2 cans (about 16 ounces each) great northern beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 cups tomatillo salsa
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice (fire-roasted, chili-style, or plain)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers (or mild chile peppers; finely chopped)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Optional: dash cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (or to taste)

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, diced chicken, and sliced sausage; sauté until onions are tender and chicken is cooked through.

  3. Put the drained beans in a to 6-quart slow cooker; add the skillet mixture and all remaining ingredients except cilantro.

  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

  5. Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.

  6. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1036 Calories
28g Fat
123g Carbs
75g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 1036
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 263mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 123g 45%
Dietary Fiber 33g 117%
Protein 75g
Calcium 301mg 23%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)