This white bean Chicken Chili with Chorizo is packed with vibrant colors and flavor. Serve it with tortilla chips or cornbread for a filling meal the whole family will love!

Easy Chicken and Chorizo Chili Recipe

I love the many faces of chili. Whether it’s classic red chili with beans and ground beef, chili tossed with macaroni turning it into chili mac or Texas-style chili featuring tender beef chunks sans beans, simmered in a rich sauce. Chili that’s similar to this recipe for chunky beef chili from My Recipes. Whatever the form, it’s a winning dinner choice for my family. How to make easy Chicken and Chorizo Chili: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

Cook Chorizo – In a 6 quart Dutch oven or large pot, cook the chorizo until no pink remains. Remove with a slotted spoon.
Onion and Peppers – Add onion, poblano and jalapeno to the pan. Cook over medium-high for 3-5 minutes until softened and beginning to brown. Add garlic, cook for 1 minute longer.
Add Beans – To the pot add beans, 4 cups stock or chicken broth and Rotel tomatoes.
Spices- Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and lime juice. Mix well. Bring to a boil then cover and simmer on medium-low per the recipe.
Mix-Ins – Uncover pot add corn, chicken and chorizo. Simmer uncovered then add cilantro at the end of cooking.
Garnish – Serve chicken and chorizo chili garnished with diced avocado, tomatoes, sour cream and tortilla chips.

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How to Make the Best Chicken and Chorizo Chili Recipe

It’s important to note, the ingredient list for this chili may seem long, but most of it you likely already have on hand in your pantry. How does this chili differ from white chicken chili? This chili packs a punch of flavor with the inclusion of chorizo sausage, Rotel tomatoes and chili powder. It’s guaranteed to bring the heat to supper time.

Ingredients you’ll need to make Chicken Chili with Chorizo: Chorizo sausage, rotisserie chicken, vegetable oil or olive oil, large onion, poblano pepper, jalapeno pepper, garlic, navy beans or cannellini beans, chicken stock, Rotel tomatoes, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, Mexican oregano, pepper, lime juice, corn and chopped cilantro.
This chicken chili gets it’s kick from the combination of fresh peppers and two tablespoons chili powder. The amounts for both may be adapted to suit your taste. You could also add red bell pepper.
This chili utilizes a shortcut by using cooked chicken. You can use rotisserie chicken, poached chicken or leftover roasted chicken. You can make transform this into easy turkey chili by swapping out the chicken for the same amount of turkey.
Variations: You could make this chili using ground chicken or ground turkey. You could also add a larger 15-ounce can of chili seasoned tomatoes.
Substitutions: Chorizo is similar to other spicy sausages like andouille or Italian sausage, but it has its own unique flavor profile due to the combination of paprika and other spices. You could use andouille or Italian sausage for this recipe.
Corn balances the heat and adds a nice texture to the chili overall. That said, you may omit, if you prefer.
Cilantro is one of those herbs that people tend to either love or hate. We’re in the love category but again, if you’re sensitive to the flavor, you can omit it or use fresh parsley.
The flavor of this chili seems to become even more robust the day after it’s made giving leftovers a real boost.
Storage and Leftovers: Store leftover chicken chili chorizo in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat before serving.
Reheating: Reheat over medium heat in a saucepan on the stovetop or in single portions in the microwave.

Southern Style Side Dishes to Serve with Chicken Chili

You can top this chili with any variety of toppings you enjoy. We’re partial to the classics, sour cream, avocado or guacamole and cheese, of course.

A skillet of honey cornbread is a delicious option for serving on the side.
If you prefer single serving cornbread checkout my recipe for Cornbread Muffins.
You may also enjoy a side of Cilantro Lime Cole Slaw to cool things down.
A batch of fresh Guacamole or Pico de Gallo for the toppings bar.

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