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Healthy White Chicken Chili Recipe

This hearty and healthy white chicken chili is packed with corns, beans and tons of flavor. It also happens to be dairy-free and gluten-free.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 2567 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoon avocado oil divided (or use canola oil)
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into ¾-inch pieces
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 ¼ cups frozen corn kernels (no need to defrost)
  • 1 (3 oz) can diced green chiles
  • 1 chipotle pepper seeded & diced (from can)
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from chipotle pepper can)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (14 oz. each) cans White beans drained & rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup minced cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat 2 teaspoons of the canola oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the oregano and cumin, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the garlic and cook for additional 30 seconds.
  3. Increase the meat to medium-high, then add the chicken breasts pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is just cooked through.
  4. Push some of the chicken aside to make a space in the middle, and pour in the remaining 1 teaspoon of canola oil. Add the cornstarch, then stir into the chicken, cooking for 1 minute.
  5. Add the corn, green chiles, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce and chicken broth, and stir to combine.
  6. In a medium-sized bowl, smash 1 ½ cups of the white beans with the back of a fork. Add the smashed beans to the chili.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  8. Add the remaining whole beans and the lime juice to the chili. Simmer for additional 10 minutes, or until the chili is thick.
  9. Adjust seasonings (salt and pepper) as desired. Stir in cilantro. Serve.

Notes

  • Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the LoseIt! calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.25Cups Calories 256.7kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 34.1g (11%) Protein 26.4g (53%) Fat 4.3g (7%) Saturated Fat 0.7g (4%) Cholesterol 43.3mg (14%) Sodium 604mg (25%) Fiber 8.8g (35%) Sugar 2.1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2567

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.25Cups
Calories 256.7kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 34.1g 11%
Protein 26.4g 53%
Fat 4.3g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 4%
Cholesterol 43.3mg 14%
Sodium 604mg 25%
Fiber 8.8g 35%
Sugar 2.1g 4%

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