Craving something warm, comforting, and packed with protein but short on time? My Best High Protein White Chicken Chili is your answer. It’s a snap to make, unbelievably healthy, and bursting with flavor. I swear, my family begs for this on busy weeknights, and I feel good knowing they’re getting a wholesome and delicious meal. Give it a try – you won’t regret it!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This recipe reminds me of crisp autumn evenings, a cozy blanket, and laughter around the table. When I was a junior in college, I studied one semester in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Walking through the plaza and eating the local cuisine was always a highlight. One of my favorite meals was a white chili that I had from a local cafe in the town. It was the perfect remedy for the cool autumn nights and the perfect kick-start to go back and study! That’s why I recreated this and named Best High Protein White Chicken Chili This dish is so simple, yet so comforting and delicious. It’s more than just food; it’s a little piece of home and happiness.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken breast (about 1.5 pounds)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Sauté: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Spice: Stir in the cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Combine: Add the shredded chicken, chicken broth, great northern beans, and green chilies to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Incorporate: Stir in the softened cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and cilantro. Enjoy Best High Protein White Chicken Chili!
Best High Protein White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 green bell pepper
- Stir in the cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Add the shredded chicken, chicken broth, great northern beans, and green chilies to the pot. Bring to a simmer.4 cups cooked shredded chicken breast, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 15-ounce can great northern beans, 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the softened cream cheese until melted and creamy.8 ounces cream cheese
- Ladle into bowls and top with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and cilantro. Enjoy Best High Protein White Chicken Chili!shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro