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Bowl of high protein low carb white chicken chili topped with fresh cilantro

High Protein Low Carb White Chicken Chili

A delicious and hearty chili packed with lean chicken, beans, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a low-carb diet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and diced green peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add chicken breasts to the pot and season with cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Remove chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks.
  8. Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir in white beans, almond milk, green chilies, cilantro, and lime juice.
  9. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the spices for a few hours before cooking. If you want a thicker chili, let it simmer a bit longer or mash some of the beans before adding them. Feel free to substitute the chicken with cooked shredded turkey or use different beans.