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Healthy White Chicken Chili

30-Minute Healthy White Chicken Chili to Crave

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A healthy and flavorful white chicken chili made with lean chicken, beans, and spices. Perfect for a quick dinner.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 3 medium-large
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon oil (avocado oil recommended)
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 x 15 oz cans great Northern beans or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups corn
  • 4 oz can diced green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup plain or Greek yogurt (fat 2%+)
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Tortilla chips, avocado, yogurt, limes (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat a large pot on medium-high heat and add oil. Sauté garlic and onion for 3 minutes.
  2. Add cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Mash 1 cup of beans and add to the pot with broth, remaining beans, corn, green chilies, and chicken.
  4. Cover, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot with lime juice, cilantro, and yogurt.
  6. Serve warm with toppings like tortilla chips and avocado.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 3 hours.
  • For Instant Pot, cook on High Pressure for 20 minutes.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop, Slow Cooker, Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg