Healthy White Chicken Chili: Easy Comfort with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious and healthy take on white chicken chili with a twist of turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add the chicken, broth, beans, green chilies, and spices. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred, and return to the pot. Stir in cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add diced jalapeños.
- This chili can be topped with avocado or sour cream for added creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy White Chicken Chili, Turkey Bacon Chili, Healthy Recipe