High Protein White Chicken Chili
High Protein White Chicken Chili is a creamy stovetop chili made with shredded chicken, white beans, green chilies, broth, and warm pantry spices. It is a hearty healthy dinner option for meal prep, family bowls, and anyone looking for filling recipes with shredded chicken.
Equipment
- Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Can opener
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can white beans cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium preferred
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or heavy cream Greek yogurt used for estimated nutrition
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
- salt and black pepper to taste
- avocado optional topping
- fresh cilantro optional topping, chopped
- shredded cheese optional topping
Instructions
- Set a large soup pot over medium heat and add the diced onion with a small splash of broth if needed.
- Cook the onion until softened, then stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the drained white beans, diced green chilies, and chicken broth, then stir well.
- Simmer the chili for 10 to 12 minutes, mashing a few beans into the broth for a thicker texture.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and cook until the chicken is hot throughout.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in Greek yogurt or heavy cream until the chili looks creamy and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve warm with avocado, cilantro, and shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
Storage: Store cooled chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days without fresh toppings.
Freezing: Freeze for up to 2 months, knowing that Greek yogurt-based chili may need extra stirring after thawing.
Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave in short intervals, stirring often.
Expert Tips: Mash some white beans into the broth before adding the creamy ingredient for a thicker chili without flour.
Protein Boost: Add extra shredded chicken or use plain Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream for a more protein-focused bowl.
Variations: Use black beans, add corn, stir in spinach, or add jalapeños for a spicier family-style chili.