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Healthy White Chicken Chili (Dairy Free)

This Healthy White Chicken Chili (Dairy Free) is hearty, chunky, savory, and has just a bit of kick! Increase or decrease the heat as you like. Quinoa makes this chili so satisfying and healthy.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa cooked according to package directions
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 TB olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 oz chicken broth
  • 2 oz chopped green chilies from can
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 29 oz great northern beans from can, drained
  • 8 oz sweet corn kernels
  • 3 TB all purpose flour
  • salt to taste
  • ½ tsp cayenne optional
  • Optional Garnishes: diced avocado, chopped cilantro, or your choice of shredded cheese

Instructions

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  1. In a Dutch oven or heavy large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onions and garlic, stirring just until translucent. Add chicken and cook/stir until chicken is slightly browned.
  2. Stir in the broth, green chilies, cumin, oregano, beans, and corn. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce to simmer, and add flour, stirring until chili is thickened. Continue to simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  4. Add cooked quinoa and remove from heat. Keep covered and let sit about 10 minutes. Add salt to taste, if needed. Garnish as desired and serve.

Notes

  • If you prefer a spicier dish, use 4 oz chopped green chilies. 
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  • If you prefer a spicier dish, use 4 oz chopped green chilies. 
  • Use either frozen or canned corn. If canned, be sure to drain first. 
  • Feel free to offer regular shredded cheese and/or vegan shredded cheese on the side for people to garnish their chili as they like.
  • Cook the quinoa according to package directions. This usually involves rinsing the quinoa and cooking it in a 2:1 ratio of water to quinoa.
  • This recipe is part of our Healthy Chicken Recipes Collection.
  • Serve this chili with a side of our Sweet Honey Cornbread or Easy Dinner Rolls for a delicious meal.

Nutrition Information

Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 494mg (21%) Potassium 395mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 230IU (5%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 109mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% Daily Value*

Calories 203kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 494mg 21%
Potassium 395mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 230IU 5%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 109mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.