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White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili

39 Ratings
39 Ratings
Recipe Image
image of white chicken chili in a bowl
Makes: 6 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Preparation Time: 40 minutes

Get three food groups in one delicious and hearty soup.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can green chilies, drained, diced (4 oz)
  • 2 teaspoons cumin, ground
  • 2 cans Great Northern Beans, canned (15.5 ounce can, low sodium)
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken (cooked, cubed)
  • 1 can chicken broth, low-sodium (14.5 oz can)
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat oil.
  3. Add onion and cook until tender.
  4. Add green chilies, beans (do not drain), chicken broth, garlic powder, pepper, ground cumin, and chicken. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until desired thickness.
  6. Serve hot, topped with cheese. Add parsley if desired.

Notes

To reduce sodium content of soups, drain and rinse canned beans, use low-sodium broth, and add your own spices instead of using a seasoning packet.

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Source:

University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Nebraska Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 307
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 38 mg
Sodium 564 mg
Carbohydrates 35 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 24 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 168 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 722 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 307
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 1 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 2 mg
Cholesterol 38 mg
Carbohydrates 35 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 24 g
Minerals
Calcium 168 mg
Potassium 722 mg
Sodium 564 mg
Copper 298 mcg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 93 mg
Phosphorus 341 mg
Selenium 19 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 19 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mg
Vitamin C 10 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 9 mcg
Folate 136 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 74 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups
Protein Foods 4 1/2 ounces
Dairy 1/4 cups

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Love white chicken chili and this was really good..Used only 2 oz green chilies and added 1 Tbsp chili powder. Will definitely make this again.
08/09/18
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