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High Protein White Chicken Chili

High Protein White Chicken Chili Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chiles
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch stirred into 2 tbsp cold water
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear 3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cook 5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic, green chiles, cumin, and oregano, and cook 1 minute.
  3. Pour in broth, add beans and corn, and return chicken to pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to pot. Stir in cream cheese and cornstarch slurry. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring, until creamy and thickened.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice, and season to taste. Ladle into bowls and add your favorite toppings.

Notes

The chili thickens as it cools; thin it with a bit of broth when reheating. For a spicier bowl, add a pinch of cayenne with the cumin. If you are short on time, swap the raw chicken for shredded rotisserie chicken and skip step 1, adding the shredded meat in step 3 instead.