High Protein White Chicken Chili
This High Protein White Chicken Chili is a hearty, healthy, and easy one-pot meal made with lean chicken breast, white beans, green chilies, and savory spices. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner — creamy, nourishing, and totally freezer-friendly!
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
Core Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans cannellini beans rinsed and drained
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let the spices toast in the oil for about 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
- Add chicken breasts and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot along with cannellini beans and diced green chilies.
- Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to blend the flavors. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm with toppings like shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, avocado, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Notes
This chili is adaptable — add spinach or zucchini, stir in cream cheese for richness, or swap beans based on preference. It freezes well and tastes even better the next day!
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 38gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 670mgPotassium: 840mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3.2mg
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