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Bowl of healthy white chicken chili topped with cilantro and jalapeños

Healthy White Chicken Chili

A comforting, delicious, and nourishing bowl of chili made with shredded chicken and wholesome ingredients, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • 1 can green chiles
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and blended
  • 4 cups chicken broth Use gluten-free broth for gluten-free version
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 for serving Avocado
  • 1 for serving Tortilla chips
  • to taste Cilantro, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
  2. Add the shredded chicken, green chiles, corn, blended chickpeas, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
  4. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with avocado, tortilla chips, and cilantro.

Notes

If you prefer a spicier chili, add some diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce. To save time, you can use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking and shredding your own. For extra creaminess, stir in a little Greek yogurt when serving.