What you can use instead of cumin in white chicken chili are chili powder, ground coriander or garam masala, which can add earthy and warm notes.
Another option to use in white chicken chili instead of cumin are Caraway seeds, although they are more intense than cumin.
You can also use paprika to add a different flavor profile with added color or even use a spice called asafetida.
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.