Healthy White Chicken Chili
A comforting and satisfying meal with tender chicken, vibrant spices, and creamy chickpeas, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon olive oil For sautéing
- 1 medium white onion, chopped Chopped for flavor base
- 1 can mild green chiles Or substitute with 2 seeded and diced jalapenos
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained Provides creaminess
- ¾ teaspoon salt Plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
- ½ cup frozen corn Add for sweetness and texture
- 1 medium lime, juiced For brightness
- ⅓ cup fresh, chopped cilantro For garnish
- as needed Tortilla strips or chips for garnish
- as needed Extra cilantro for garnish
- as needed Avocado slices for garnish
- as needed Extra lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped onion and green chiles, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in ground cumin, chili powder, coriander, and dried oregano, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add one can of drained chickpeas, stirring in the uncooked chicken pieces.
- Season with salt and black pepper, and let simmer over medium-low heat for 20 to 30 minutes.
Shredding and Thickening
- After 20 minutes, use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken and shred with two forks directly in the pot.
- Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Blend the remaining can of chickpeas with ½ cup of water or broth until smooth, then pour back into the pot along with the corn.
- Simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to combine flavors.
Serving
- Garnish with tortilla chips, extra cilantro, avocado slices, and a lime wedge before serving.
Notes
Adjust spice levels based on your preference by using mild or spicy green chiles. This chili stores well and can be frozen for future meals.