This white chicken chili recipe is a winner both figuratively and literally: Decades ago, it got first-place honors in a Kansas City cook-off, and it's been one of our best-loved versions ever since.

It's table-ready in just 45 minutes. Prepared with tomatillos instead of tomatoes, this bold, spicy chicken chili gets its thick, creamy texture from the addition of navy beans and chopped white ...

Fans of spicy chili opted for Morelands at Waterworks. The South Greensburg restaurant, which entered traditional and white chicken varieties in the competition, won the award for Spiciest.