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Best High-Protein White Chicken Chili

A creamy, hearty chili packed with flavor, featuring tender shredded chicken and white beans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans cannellini beans 15 oz each, drained & rinsed
  • 1 can Great Northern beans 15 oz, drained & rinsed
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie works great
  • 1 can diced green chilies 4 oz
  • 1 cup corn fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese

Method
 

  1. Start by heating olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until it's translucent.
  2. Once the onions are ready, stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Next, add both types of drained cannellini beans along with Great Northern beans into the pot. Then fold in cooked shredded chicken.
  4. Pour in corn and chicken broth; stir well. Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Bring everything to a gentle boil before reducing heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat before stirring in Greek yogurt until fully incorporated.
  7. Ladle into bowls and garnish generously with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, jalapeño slices, lime wedges, and extra cheese if desired!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2g

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