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Whole30 White Chicken Chili

Creamy Whole30 White Chicken Chili: A Cozy One-Pot Delight

This Whole30 White Chicken Chili is a creamy, delicious comfort food perfect for chilly nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1-2 jalapeños diced, adjust for heat preference
  • 2 cups shredded chicken rotisserie or poached
  • 1 can coconut milk can substitute with light coconut milk or cashew cream
  • 3 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 cups chicken broth preferably low sodium
Extra Ingredients
  • 1 can white beans optional, can replace with extra chicken or veggies
Zesty Finish
  • 1 fresh lime juice for brightening flavors
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro for garnish
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
  • red pepper flakes to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive or avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and diced jalapeños; cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add spices: ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Stir and cook for about 1 minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in shredded chicken and optional white beans. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to low and stir in coconut milk, heating through for about 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and add lime juice and lime zest, stirring to combine.
  8. Ladle chili into bowls and top with cilantro, avocado slices, and red pepper flakes as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic and maintain a gentle simmer after adding coconut milk to prevent curdling.

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