Healthy White Chicken Chili (Dairy Free)
This Healthy White Chicken Chili (Dairy Free) is hearty, chunky, savory, and has just a bit of kick! Increase or decrease the heat as you like. Quinoa makes this chili so satisfying and healthy.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooked according to package directions
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz chicken broth
- 2 oz chopped green chilies, from can
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 29 oz great northern beans, from can, drained
- 8 oz sweet corn kernels
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- salt , to taste
- ½ teaspoon cayenne, optional
- Optional Garnishes: diced avocado, chopped cilantro, or your choice of shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or heavy large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onions and garlic, stirring just until translucent. Add chicken and cook/stir until chicken is slightly browned.
- Stir in the broth, green chilies, cumin, oregano, beans, and corn. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce to simmer, and add flour, stirring until chili is thickened. Continue to simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
- Add cooked quinoa and remove from heat. Keep covered and let sit about 10 minutes. Add salt to taste, if needed. Garnish as desired and serve.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier dish, use 4 oz chopped green chilies.
- Use either frozen or canned corn. If canned, be sure to drain first.
- Feel free to offer regular shredded cheese and/or vegan shredded cheese on the side for people to garnish their chili as they like.
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions. This usually involves rinsing the quinoa and cooking it in a 2:1 ratio of water to quinoa.
- This recipe is part of our Healthy Chicken Recipes Collection.
- Serve this chili with a side of our Sweet Honey Cornbread or Easy Dinner Rolls for a delicious meal.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 1mg