White Chicken Chili

March, 1st 2023 By Recipes by Sugar

Recipe Credit: The Real Food Dietitians

White Chicken Chili is a great healthy recipe that is Whole30 compliant. Since I am not following that diet, I did add pinto beans and corn. The coconut milk in this recipe, I thought may give the soup a slight coconut flavor. But I cannot taste coconut at all, just some added sweetness. I top mine with some hot sauce to help cut some of the sweetness. The first time I made this, I actually made another soup as I questioned this one. No one ended up touching the other option. Overall this soup has great flavors and tastes just as good leftover.

Ingredients for White Chicken Chili

• 1 and 1/2 lbs raw skinless boneless chicken breast
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno, seeds and membranes removed, diced
• 6 clover garlic, minced
• 2 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 14 oz can full fat coconut milk
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1/2 lime, sliced into wedges
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 16 oz can beans – pinto – optional
• 16 oz can corn – optional

Utensils Needed

• Cutting board
• Knife
• Crockpot
• Measuring spoons
• Measuring cups
• Two forks
• Plastic plate
• Utensil Spoon
• Can opener

Directions for White Chicken Chili

Prep Time: 20 – 30 minutes / Cook Time: 7 – 8 hours

1. The Real Food Dietitians
2. Dice all of the vegetables.
3. Place the onion, pepper and jalapeno in the bottom of the crockpot. If adding any beans or corn, add them now.
4. Add garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix.
5. Place the chicken on top of the vegetable mix.
6. Dump broth on top and place the lid on the crockpot.
7. Set the crockpot on low and cook for 6 -7 hours.
8. Pull the chicken out onto a plate. Using the two forks shred the chicken, then place back in the crockpot.
9. Turn the crockpot to high.
10. Add the coconut milk and stir, place lid back on. Heat for 15 – 20 minutes.
11. Add lime juice and cilantro, and stir. Adjust any seasoning then serve.
12. Top with additional cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream, cheese, chips.

Variations

• I love to add pinto beans and corn to this. It would not be Whole30 compliant at that point.
• You can add additional broth to make it more soupy. You can also use any broth of choice.
• Cilantro is optional. I leave it completely out as I am one of those people that cannot stand it.