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Healthy White Chicken Chili

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and nutritious white chicken chili packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

chicken breasts

  • 3 pieces boneless (skinless chicken breasts (1 ½ lbs))

yellow onion

  • 1 piece yellow onion (chopped)

garlic

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

jalapeno

  • 1 piece jalapeno (seeds removed, chopped)

cumin

  • 1 tablespoon cumin

chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

green chiles

  • 1 can 4 oz can green chiles (mild or hot)

corn

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn

chicken broth

  • 6 cups chicken broth (divided)

white northern beans

  • 2 cans 15 oz cans white northern beans, drained and rinsed, divided

cauliflower

  • 2 cups cooked cauliflower

cilantro

  • 1/4 cup cilantro washed and diced (reserve a few leaves for garnish)

lime

  • 1/2 lime lime (juiced)

sea salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

ground black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a pot, cook chicken until golden, then remove and set aside.
  • Sauté onion and jalapeno, then add garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook briefly.
  • Add green chiles, corn, broth, and chicken; simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Blend beans and cauliflower, add to the pot, then shred chicken and return to the soup.
  • Stir in cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper; cook 2-3 minutes, then serve.

Notes

Use fresh cilantro and lime for best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, chili, healthy