Healthy White Chicken Chili

Healthy White Chicken Chili

easy stovetop method

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (11 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

345
calories
12g
fat
40g
carbohydrates
22g
protein
42mg
cholesterol
664mg
sodium
Healthy White Chicken Chili

Recipe Description

If you’re in need of a meal that comforts, you can’t go wrong with this Healthy White Chicken Chili recipe. This is a great recipe to make for family and friends too. I’m all about the hearty stew and chili recipes, and this one is filling, flavorful, and fool-proof delicious. 

Start by sautéing the onions and garlic in a Dutch oven. If you don’t have one, use a heavy bottom pot. It works well too. Then add the spices and seasonings, large white beans, broth, chilies, corn, and chicken and allow the chili to simmer for 20 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked through, shred it and return it to the pot. Finally, stir in the lime juice, chopped cilantro, and yogurt. Simple as can be and totally delicious. Just serve this white chicken chili with your favorite toppings and a side of crusty bread and enjoy!  

To make the Healthy White Chicken Chili, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Healthy White Chicken Chili

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Sauté the onions and garlic

    3 min
    Step 1 - Healthy White Chicken Chili

    Preheat a large Dutch oven or heavy bottom pot on medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Add 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Add spices and seasonings

    1 min
    Step 2 - Healthy White Chicken Chili

    Add 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Mash white beans

    2 min
    Step 3 - Healthy White Chicken Chili

    In a small bowl, mash with a fork about 1 cup of beans to thicken the chili.

  4. 4

    Add broth, beans, corn, chilies, and chicken

    20 min
    Step 4 - Healthy White Chicken Chili

    Add 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, mashed and whole beans, 2 cups corn, 1 (4-oz) can diced green chilies, and 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Shred chicken

    3 min
    Step 5 - Healthy White Chicken Chili

    Turn off the heat. Remove the chicken from the pot and use 2 forks to shred the meat.

  6. 6

    Add chicken, lime juice, cilantro, and yogurt

    2 min
    Step 6 - Healthy White Chicken Chili

    Return the chicken to the pot. Stir in the lime juice, finely chopped cilantro, and ½ cup Greek yogurt.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Healthy White Chicken Chili

    Serve warm with your favorite toppings like tortilla chips, avocado, more yogurt, fresh chopped cilantro, and lime.

This Healthy White Chicken Chili is a dish to enjoy with family and friends when a craving for comfort food hits. Finish each bowl off with your favorite toppings, and you’ll have the perfect healthy dinner. Give this recipe a try, and please come back to leave a comment below!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Mike Johnson
February 13, 2025
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So easy, tasty!

Penny
March 18, 2024
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Yummy!

Bella
February 15, 2024
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This chili warmed my family's hearts!

Xena
October 29, 2023
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This chili rocks! Made it for my gal pals night, and we all went back for seconds. So yum and easy-peasy. Totally a keeper for cozy vibes!

Zia
October 25, 2023
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OMG, this Healthy White Chicken Chili is a total game-changer! I made it for a cozy night with my hubby, and he couldn’t stop raving about it! It was super easy to whip up, and we had all the cozy vibes. Perfect with some crusty bread. Definitely a new fav! 🥰

Yvette
September 25, 2023
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This chili was a hit at our family dinner! Made it on a rainy day and it warmed us right up. Simple, tasty, and everyone loved it!

Quentin
January 30, 2023
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This Healthy White Chicken Chili is the real deal. I made it last weekend for my wife and she loved it. So easy, even I could do it. Gotta make this again for friends soon.

Diana
January 16, 2023
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I made the Healthy White Chicken Chili for our game night. It was so simple to prepare, and everyone loved it. The flavors blended perfectly, and it got devoured in no time. Definitely a keeper.

Xena Bennett
November 4, 2022
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This chili is my go-to for cozy nights. So simple and yum.

Zoe
August 5, 2022
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Super easy meal.

Athina
March 5, 2022
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It was delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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