Healthy White Chicken Chili

Author: Lauren Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: Soup Cuisine: American Diet: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced green chilies
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup heavy cream or cream cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
  2. Add the green chilies, cumin, and chili powder, stirring for a minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, white beans, and chicken broth to the pot; bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream or cream cheese until well combined.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Serve hot and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Notes

  1. For extra creaminess, swap heavy cream for plain Greek yogurt or use cream cheese for a thicker texture. This chili is also freezer-friendly and makes great leftovers.