Description
Best High Protein White Chicken Chili is a creamy, comforting, and protein-packed meal made with tender chicken, white beans, and warming spices. Perfect for meal prep, cozy dinners, and healthy comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or light cream cheese)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts, white beans, green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 18–22 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
- Stir in Greek yogurt until creamy and well combined.
- Simmer 5 more minutes, then remove from heat.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For extra protein, add an additional half cup of Greek yogurt. Serve with avocado slices, shredded cheese, or over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: high protein chili, white chicken chili, healthy chicken chili, meal prep soup, protein packed dinner
