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Creamy White Chicken Chili (Meal Prep Friendly)
Melissa Andrew

Creamy White Chicken Chili

Creamy White Chicken Chili (Meal Prep Friendly) & High In Protein
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

  • | Chicken breast boneless, skinless | 500 g |
  • | Olive oil | 1 tbsp |
  • | Onion chopped | 1 medium |
  • | Garlic minced | 3 cloves |
  • | White beans cannellini or great northern | 2 cups (cooked or canned) |
  • | Corn fresh or frozen | 1 cup |
  • | Green chilies canned | 1/2 cup |
  • | Chicken broth | 4 cups |
  • | Greek yogurt or cottage cheese | 1 cup |
  • | Cumin | 1 tsp |
  • | Paprika | 1/2 tsp |
  • | Oregano | 1 tsp |
  • | Chili powder | 1 tsp |
  • | Salt | 1/2 tsp |
  • | Black pepper | 1/2 tsp |
  • | Lime juice | 1 tbsp |
  • | Fresh cilantro optional | 2 tbsp |

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
  2. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds
  4. Add cumin, paprika, oregano, and chili powder and stir for 30 seconds to release flavors
  5. Add chicken breast to the pot
  6. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil
  7. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked
  8. Remove chicken and shred using two forks
  9. Return shredded chicken to the pot
  10. Add white beans, corn, and green chilies
  11. Stir well and let simmer for another 5–10 minutes
  12. Mash a small portion of beans to naturally thicken the chili
  13. Reduce heat to low
  14. In a separate bowl, mix yogurt or cottage cheese with a little hot broth
  15. Stir mixture back into the chili slowly to avoid curdling
  16. Add lime juice and adjust seasoning
  17. Simmer for 2–3 minutes
  18. Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro

Notes

  • Protein: 30–35 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg