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Healthy White Chicken Chili

A nutritious and flavorful white chicken chili made with lean chicken, beans, and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
Beans
  • 1 can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
Vegetables
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Liquids
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup light coconut milk
Spices
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream optional
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese optional

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. In a large pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Adding Vegetables and Spices
  1. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  2. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Simmering the Chili
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk, then add the cannellini and black beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This chili can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.

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