Description
A cozy, healthy, high protein white chicken chili made with leftover chicken and creamy yogurt or cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked leftover chicken, shredded
- 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: avocado, cilantro, lime juice
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until soft and translucent.
- Add the shredded chicken to the pot and stir. Toss in the drained white beans and diced green chilies.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Lower the heat and simmer on the stovetop for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cream or Greek yogurt until creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, topped with diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.
Notes
Make sure to avoid overcooking the yogurt and remember to season as you go. Leftovers taste even better!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chili, high protein, chicken, healthy, quick meal