Description
This Healthy White Chicken Chili is a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. Bursting with flavor from tender chicken, hearty beans, and vibrant vegetables, this creamy chili uses coconut milk to achieve its rich texture without dairy. It’s easy to prepare in your crockpot, making it a hassle-free option for wholesome clean eating. Customize it with your favorite toppings for an extra layer of deliciousness. Enjoy a bowl of this satisfying meal that’s not only flavorful but also packed with protein and fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 poblano peppers (seeded and diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2–3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans white cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can corn (drained)
- 2 cans diced green chiles
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and poblano peppers for about 4 minutes, then add minced garlic for another minute.
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to your slow cooker. Add chicken broth, drained beans, corn, green chiles, and spices. Mix well.
- Nestle the chicken breasts into the mixture. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken and return it to the slow cooker along with coconut milk. Stir until combined and adjust consistency with more broth if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg