Quick and Healthy White Chicken Chili

As much as I love to cook there are still those nights when I want something simple and quick but I also want it to be tasty and healthy. One pot, a few ingredients and a few minutes and I’ve got one of my favorite comfort food dishes on the table (exactly what I need after a long day at work). Warm, creamy and cozy white chicken chili is a dish that the entire family will love, and since it’s finished in about 20 minutes it’s a prefect dinner for those busy weeknights. Let’s take a look at how easy my Quick and Healthy White Chicken Chili is to make.

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We all need a few recipes up our sleeves that taste great and can be on the table lickety-split. This healthy white chicken chili is a popular meal at my house and has a frequent spot on my dinner roster. Not only is this white chicken chili quick and delicious it’s also gluten free and low carb.

I’ve certainly made white chicken chili from scratch before, roasting tomatillos and blending them with jalapenos, lime juice and cilantro to create a sauce. You know what else has all of those ingredients?

Salsa verde.

Having a jar of salsa verde on hand is the secret to making white chicken chili in minutes that tastes like it’s simmered on the stove for hours (I love this salsa verde but you can certainly use your favorite brand). Salsa verde is typically mild but a few dashes of hot sauce will kick things up a notch if you’re in the mood for spice. A dollop of Greek yogurt stirred in gives this white chicken chili an irresistibly creamy texture with a fraction of the calories of sour cream (and an additional protein boost to boot).

How to Make Quick White Chicken Chili

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Heat some olive oil or coconut oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven (I love this particular Dutch oven) and add a bit of cumin. Sauté a pound of ground chicken, breaking it up into pieces as it cooks. Add in salsa verde and Greek yogurt and stir it all together until it’s combined with a creamy texture. Add in some cannellini beans and cook for a few more minutes and everything is cooked through. With minimal effort you’ve just made a tasty white chicken chili your family will love.

If you like this Quick and Healthy White Chicken Chili be sure to take a look at some of my other recipes!

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The Best Irish Stout Beef Stew

Southwestern Chicken and Quinoa Skillet

Chicken with Rice, Leeks and Mushrooms

Butternut Squash and Mushroom Risotto

Easy Vegan Creamy Curried Lentil Soup

Pumpkin Polenta with Sage

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