Description
A creamy and hearty white chicken chili that’s high in protein, perfect for weeknight comfort or post-workout recovery.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup light cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent and fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in shredded chicken, white beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; mix for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in light cream or Greek yogurt before serving, tempering the yogurt if using.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep and canned beans for convenience. For varied textures, try different bean types or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken chili, high protein, comforting recipes, healthy dinner