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High-Protein White Chicken Chili

High-Protein White Chicken Chili
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Looking for a hearty, high-protein white chicken chili recipe that’s easy to make and packed with flavor? This best white chicken chili recipe winner is creamy, comforting, and loaded with tender chicken, white beans, green chiles, and warming spices. Whether you’re making it on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or a crockpot, this dish is the perfect cozy meal for chilly nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable or avocado oil)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thirds
  • 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (4.5-ounce) cans diced green chiles
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans (cannellini or navy beans), drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for serving)
  • 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips (for serving)
  • 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (for serving)
  • 1 avocado, sliced (optional, for serving)
  • Lime wedges (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and jalapeño, cooking until softened (about 8 minutes).
  2. Stir in minced garlic, oregano, and cumin, cooking for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken, broth, green chiles, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10–12 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
  4. Remove chicken from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before shredding with two forks.
  5. Stir in white beans and bring the chili to a simmer. Use the back of a spoon to mash about 1/4 of the beans to thicken the chili.
  6. Add shredded chicken and frozen corn, stirring until heated through (about 1 minute).
  7. Turn off the heat and stir in sour cream for creaminess.
  8. Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, Monterey Jack cheese, avocado, and lime wedges.

Notes

For a spicier kick, leave the jalapeño seeds in. Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option. Make ahead and store in the fridge for a meal-prep friendly dish.

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Keywords: chili, white chicken chili, high-protein, comfort food

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