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Healthy White Chicken Chili

A warm and hearty chili loaded with tender chicken and wholesome ingredients, perfect for chilly evenings and busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded You can use leftover roasted chicken.
  • 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (4 oz) green chilies
  • 1 whole onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen corn
Seasoning and Garnish
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or lighter alternative) Greek yogurt or coconut milk can be used.
  • to taste Fresh cilantro for garnish Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic over medium heat until they become translucent.
  2. Stir in the shredded chicken, white beans, green chilies, chicken broth, and frozen corn.
Cooking
  1. Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to flavor the mix.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream (or a lighter alternative) and heat through until it’s warm to your liking.
Serving
  1. Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve with warm, crusty bread, a side salad, or top with avocado and cheese for added richness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.

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