Ruby Tuesday White Chicken Chili Recipe
Love a cozy bowl of chili on a chilly night? This Ruby Tuesday White Chicken Chili Recipe brings restaurant magic home. Creamy, spicy and packed with tender chicken, it's my go-to comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cans 15 oz each great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 4 oz diced green chiles, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper adjust for spice
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges optional, for serving
Instructions
Prep the Chicken and Veggies
- Cut chicken into small bites. Dice the onion. Mince garlic. Rinse beans well. Open the green chiles can. This takes just 10 minutes. Get everything ready on your counter.
Sauté the Base
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic. Sauté 1 more minute until fragrant. Don't let it burn!
Cook the Chicken
- Add chicken pieces to the pot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 5-6 minutes. Stir often until chicken turns white and browns lightly. It should look tasty and cooked through.
Add Spices and Liquids
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, oregano and cayenne. Cook 1 minute to wake up flavors. Pour in chicken broth, green chiles and beans. Bring to a gentle boil.
Simmer the Chili
- Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes. Chicken gets tender. Flavors blend perfectly. Soup thickens nicely.
Make It Creamy
- Remove from heat. Stir in shredded cheese until melted. Add sour cream. Mix well for creaminess. Use immersion blender for 10 seconds if you want it smoother. Taste and adjust salt.
Serve Hot
- Ladle into bowls. Top with fresh cilantro. Squeeze lime if you like. Enjoy your homemade Ruby Tuesday White Chicken Chili Recipe right away!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time – shred 3 cups and skip step 3.
- For milder spice, cut cayenne in half or skip it.
- Add corn (1 cup frozen) in step 4 for sweetness.
- Make it dairy-free: Swap cheese and sour cream for coconut milk.
- Double the recipe for leftovers – it freezes great.
- Fresh jalapeños diced in step 2 add extra kick.
- Thicken with cornstarch slurry if too thin: Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, stir in last 5 minutes.