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Overhead closeup view of a bowl of white chicken chili topped with cheese, avocado, and jalapeño.

White Chicken Chili

Looking for an easy-to-make chili that is both satisfying and healthy? This White Chicken Chili is so deliciously filling, you won't even need cornbread on the side!
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Course: Entree
Cuisine: American, Eclectic
Keyword: Chili Recipes, Healthy Chili Recipes, Healthy Comfort Food, Healthy Dinners
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
Author: Sues

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion (from about 1 medium onion)
  • 3 Tbsp diced jalapeño pepper with seeds scraped out (from 1-2 jalapeño peppers)
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic (3-4 cloves)
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 3 cups white meat chicken, shredded (I used chicken breasts, but you could also use a rotisserie chicken)
  • 7 oz. can chopped green chiles
  • 2 15-oz. cans cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp cornmeal
  • ½ cup milk
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
  • Sliced avocado, for topping

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a a large stockpot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeño and sauté until tender, about 5-8 minutes. Add in garlic and cumin and sauté until fragrant, about one minute.
  • Add shredded chicken, green chiles, beans, chicken stock, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • In a separate small bowl, mix together the cornmeal and milk. Stir mixture into chili. Let simmer for another 10 minutes to thicken.
  • Serve chili topped with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced avocado.

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