The most certain difference between the two chilis is the color. As the name suggests, white chicken chili typically boasts all light colored ingredients like chicken, white beans, corn, and green veggies. White chicken chili commonly uses a lighter broth like chicken broth. Regular chili, on the other hand, starts off with a rich base of red chiles, tomato sauce, red or black beans, hearty beef for meat, and stewed in beef broth. Both are delicious and both can be part of a healthy diet.