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Healthy White Chicken Chili

Healthy White Chicken Chili

This Healthy White Chicken Chili is a comforting, clean-eating meal that’s easy to prepare in your slow cooker. Bursting with flavor from fresh veggies and spices, this chili features tender chicken and a creamy texture without any dairy. It’s perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead. Plus, it’s highly customizable with your favorite toppings, making it a dish that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 poblano peppers (seeded and diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2–3 cups chicken broth (or chicken stock)
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans white cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can corn (drained)
  • 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles (with juices)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 3 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Freshly cracked pepper and kosher salt (to taste)
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (dairy-free if needed, optional)
  • 1 cup full fat coconut milk (or heavy cream)
  • Toppings as desired (avocado, cilantro, lime wedges)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and poblano peppers for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant; transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Add 2 cups of chicken broth, rinsed cannellini beans, drained corn, diced green chiles, and spices to the slow cooker. Mix well.
  3. Nestle chicken into the chili mixture and cover. Cook on high for 4–6 hours or low for 6–8 hours.
  4. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and return to the crockpot. Stir in coconut milk until combined; adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Customize with toppings like avocado or lime for added freshness. For extra spice, add jalapeños or increase chili powder. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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