Healthy White Chicken Chili: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Healthy White Chicken Chili is a comforting and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken, healthy ingredients, and a burst of flavors, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-fat
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup diced green peppers
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions and garlic, cook until translucent.
- Add chicken and cook until no longer pink. Stir in spices.
- Add chicken broth, beans, corn, and green peppers. Bring to a simmer.
- Let it cook for 20 minutes to develop flavors.
- Shred chicken and stir back into the pot.
- Garnish with cilantro and crumbled turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños.
- This chili can also be made in a slow cooker for easy meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg