Healthy White Chicken Chili
Warm up with this Healthy White Chicken Chili, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken and creamy chickpeas into a satisfying bowl of goodness. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, taking only 10 minutes to prepare, yet it delivers a flavor-packed experience that will have your family asking for seconds. The creamy texture comes from blended chickpeas rather than heavy creams, making it both a nutritious option and a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 1 can mild green chiles
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup frozen corn
- Juice of 1 medium lime
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and green chiles; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, coriander, and oregano; cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, one can of chickpeas (drained), chicken thighs (or breast), salt, and pepper. Simmer on medium-low heat for 20-30 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, then return to the pot along with lime juice and cilantro.
- Blend the remaining chickpeas with about ½ cup water until smooth; add back to the pot along with frozen corn. Stir well and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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