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Creamy White Bean Chicken Chili With Cauliflower

Creamy White Bean Chicken Chili With Cauliflower

Enjoy a warm and hearty bowl of creamy white bean chicken chili with cauliflower, blending tender chicken and white beans for a comforting dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven
  • high-speed blender or food processor

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth divided
  • 2 14-ounce cans white beans drained and rinsed, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeded, ribs removed and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground chili powder
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice fresh or frozen
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast or thigh
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 fresh lime juiced

Optional Toppings

  • sliced jalapeño
  • chopped cilantro
  • tortilla chips optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a blender or food processor, purée one can of drained white beans with a cup of chicken broth. Set aside.
  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, diced onion, and jalapeño peppers. Sauté until soft, about 4 minutes, then add garlic, cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the cauliflower rice, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, the puréed white beans, remaining beans, and the rest of the broth. Season with sea salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot. Stir in the fresh lime juice and give it a taste, adding more salt or spices as needed.
  • Ladle the chili into bowls, and top with your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, chopped avocado, and tortilla chips.

Notes

Puréeing one can of white beans with chicken broth creates a creamy base without needing heavy cream. Use a hand-held mixer to shred chicken for convenience. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg
Keyword cauliflower, chicken, chili, comfort food, creamy, white beans
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