Chicken and White Bean Chili
This comforting pot of Chicken and White Bean Chili pairs tender chicken with cannellini beans for a hearty, mellow richness, brightened by salsa and jalapeños. Warm spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika build layered heat without overpowering, making it ideal for cozy weeknights or casual gatherings with toppings like cilantro or lime.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and White Bean Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 64
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add chicken, bell pepper, and onion; sauté until the chicken is browned and the vegetables are tender.
- 3
Stir in jalapeños and garlic; cook until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in chicken broth, then stir in salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- 5
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center.
- 6
Stir in beans and cilantro; cook until the beans are hot and soft.
- Calories 400.06 kcal High 20%
- Protein 39.4 g Good Source 79%
- Carbohydrate 37.4 g 14%
- Total Fat 10.55 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.39 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.73 mg High 27%
- Sodium 981.89 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 10.29 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 6.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 147.37 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 5.1 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 884.64 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 95.98 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 17.78 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken and White Bean Chili is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 400.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and White Bean Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and White Bean Chili?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 400.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and White Bean Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chicken and White Bean Chili healthy?
- Chicken and White Bean Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 62/100. Per serving, it provides 400.06 calories and 39.4 g of protein, or 79% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 981.89 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.39 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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