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A bowl of healthy white chicken chili garnished with fresh cilantro and avocado.

Healthy White Chicken Chili

This healthy white chicken chili comes together in just 15 minutes, offering a quick and nutritious meal perfect for any day of the week. It's packed with lean protein and flavorful spices.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 15 oz canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 oz diced green chilies
  • 1 cup corn
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Garnish (Optional)
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • fresh cilantro, chopped
  • avocado, diced

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the shredded cooked chicken, rinsed cannellini beans, chicken broth, diced green chilies, and corn.
  2. Add the cream cheese, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Cooking
  1. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to ensure the cream cheese melts and combines smoothly.
  2. Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chili to thicken slightly.
Serving
  1. Ladle the healthy white chicken chili into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, fresh cilantro, or diced avocado.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat. This chili also freezes well, making it great for meal prep!