Description
This White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe is a hearty, protein-packed meal bursting with flavor. Made with tender chicken, creamy white beans, and warming spices, it’s a comforting dish ready in under an hour. Perfect for meal prep or cozy dinners, this gluten-free chili is easy to customize and guaranteed to satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken (or shredded rotisserie chicken)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (15 oz) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, avocado, and shredded cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sautéing until fragrant (3-4 minutes).
- Add ground chicken, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Cook until no longer pink (5-6 minutes).
- Stir in white beans, green chilies, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Finish with lime juice, adjust seasoning, and garnish with cilantro, avocado, and cheese before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, mash a few beans before adding.
- Add jalapeños or cayenne for more heat.
- Slow cooker option: Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: white bean chicken chili, easy chicken chili recipe, healthy chili, gluten-free chili, high protein chili, comfort food, weeknight dinner