White Chicken Chili
Warm up with a bowl of our delightful white chicken chili, where tender shredded chicken meets creamy white beans and zesty green chiles for a flavor explosion! This simple recipe comes together in no time, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Top it off with a sprinkle of cilantro and a squeeze of lime for an extra burst of freshness!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- cilantrooptional
- 1 can corn
- 2 garlic cloves(minced & sautéed)
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp lime pepper (5 ml)
- 1 yellow onion(diced & sautéed)
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 2 cups shredded chicken (480 ml)
- 2 1/2 cups chicken bone broth (600 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- shredded cheddar cheeseoptional
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1 can great northern beans
- 1 can cannellini beans
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast(cheesy flavor) (15 ml)
- tortilla chipsoptional
🧂Spices & Seasonings(6)
- 1-2 tsp cumin (5-10 ml)
- 1-2 tsp garlic powder (5-10 ml)
- 1-2 tsp onion powder (5-10 ml)
- 1-2 tsp oregano (5-10 ml)
- 1 tsp paprika (5 ml)
- salt and pepper to taste
📦Other(1)
- 2 4oz cans mild green chilis
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
246
Protein
13g
Carbs
48g
Fat
1g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cook beans, veggies, broth, and seasonings on medium-medium low heat. Simmer for 15-30 minutes.
- 2
Add shredded chicken and Greek yogurt. Serve and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Drain and rinse canned beans thoroughly to remove up to 40% of oligosaccharides (complex sugars), which cause bloating and excess foam that clouds your broth clarity.ingredient40% oligosaccharide reduction
- ✓Add Greek yogurt in the final 2 minutes off-heat rather than during simmering, since temperatures above 160°F denature casein proteins and cause separation into grainy curds.timing160°F threshold | 2 minutes before serving
- ✓Toast your cumin and oregano in the dry pan for 45-60 seconds before adding liquid to activate volatile oils and increase perceived flavor intensity by 35%, compensating for the yogurt's muting effect.technique45-60 seconds dry toasting
- ✓Use a 1:1 ratio of Greek yogurt to chicken broth (not yogurt alone) when finishing—this maintains 4-5% fat content needed for mouthfeel while preventing the yogurt from splitting under residual heat.ingredient1:1 yogurt-to-broth ratio | 4-5% target fat
- ✓Simmer on medium-low (205-210°F) rather than medium heat for exactly 20 minutes—higher temps break down bean cell walls prematurely, while longer cooking allows cumin's lipophilic compounds to fully dissolve into the fat layer.timing205-210°F | 20 minutes optimal
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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White Chicken Chili
Warm up with a bowl of our delightful white chicken chili, where tender shredded chicken meets creamy white beans and zesty green chiles for a flavor explosion! This simple recipe comes together in no time, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Top it off with a sprinkle of cilantro and a squeeze of lime for an extra burst of freshness!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- cilantrooptional
- 1 can corn
- 2 garlic cloves(minced & sautéed)
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp lime pepper (5 ml)
- 1 yellow onion(diced & sautéed)
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 2 cups shredded chicken (480 ml)
- 2 1/2 cups chicken bone broth (600 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- shredded cheddar cheeseoptional
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1 can great northern beans
- 1 can cannellini beans
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast(cheesy flavor) (15 ml)
- tortilla chipsoptional
🧂Spices & Seasonings(6)
- 1-2 tsp cumin (5-10 ml)
- 1-2 tsp garlic powder (5-10 ml)
- 1-2 tsp onion powder (5-10 ml)
- 1-2 tsp oregano (5-10 ml)
- 1 tsp paprika (5 ml)
- salt and pepper to taste
📦Other(1)
- 2 4oz cans mild green chilis
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
246
Protein
13g
Carbs
48g
Fat
1g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cook beans, veggies, broth, and seasonings on medium-medium low heat. Simmer for 15-30 minutes.
- 2
Add shredded chicken and Greek yogurt. Serve and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Drain and rinse canned beans thoroughly to remove up to 40% of oligosaccharides (complex sugars), which cause bloating and excess foam that clouds your broth clarity.ingredient40% oligosaccharide reduction
- ✓Add Greek yogurt in the final 2 minutes off-heat rather than during simmering, since temperatures above 160°F denature casein proteins and cause separation into grainy curds.timing160°F threshold | 2 minutes before serving
- ✓Toast your cumin and oregano in the dry pan for 45-60 seconds before adding liquid to activate volatile oils and increase perceived flavor intensity by 35%, compensating for the yogurt's muting effect.technique45-60 seconds dry toasting
- ✓Use a 1:1 ratio of Greek yogurt to chicken broth (not yogurt alone) when finishing—this maintains 4-5% fat content needed for mouthfeel while preventing the yogurt from splitting under residual heat.ingredient1:1 yogurt-to-broth ratio | 4-5% target fat
- ✓Simmer on medium-low (205-210°F) rather than medium heat for exactly 20 minutes—higher temps break down bean cell walls prematurely, while longer cooking allows cumin's lipophilic compounds to fully dissolve into the fat layer.timing205-210°F | 20 minutes optimal