Description
A delicious and nutritious white chicken chili packed with lean protein, fiber-rich beans, and flavorful spices. This healthy version uses Greek yogurt for creaminess without heavy cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 piece small onion, diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern or cannellini beans
- 2 cups corn
- 4 ounces (canned) diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% fat)
- 1 lime (juiced) fresh lime
Instructions
- Step 1: Sauté Base – Preheat Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add oil, then sauté diced onion and minced garlic for 3 minutes until fragrant. Add cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook 30 seconds while stirring constantly.
- Step 2: Prepare Beans – In a small bowl, mash 1 cup of beans with a fork until mostly smooth. This creates natural thickening for your chili.
- Step 3: Combine Ingredients – Add mashed beans, remaining whole beans, chicken broth, corn, green chilies, and whole chicken breasts to pot. Cover and bring to boil.
- Step 4: Simmer – Reduce heat to low-medium and simmer covered for 20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Step 5: Shred and Finish – Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return to pot with lime juice, cilantro, and Greek yogurt. Stir well and serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- Don’t skip mashing some beans as this creates the perfect creamy texture without adding heavy cream or flour
- Add Greek yogurt off the heat to prevent curdling and maintain the smooth, creamy consistency
- Taste and adjust seasonings at the end since different brands of broth and beans have varying sodium levels
- Let the chili rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and achieve the perfect consistency
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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