Elote-Inspired Chicken White Chili
Elote-Inspired Chicken White Chili is rich and creamy with tender chicken, sweet corn, and a gentle warmth from cumin and chili powder. Cannellini beans and Monterey Jack give it a velvety body, while crema, cotija, lime, and cilantro add bright, tangy finishes. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a game-day pot, especially when you crave corn-forward comfort with a touch of heat.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Elote-Inspired Chicken White Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot over low heat, combine the butter, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Stir in the diced chicken and cook on low until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add half of the jalapeño, reserving the rest for garnish.
- 2
In a high-powered blender, such as a Vitamix, blend the beans, salsa, and broth on High for 45 seconds, then stir the mixture into the pot.
- 3
Add the frozen corn blend to the soup and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened.
- 4
Reduce the heat, add the crema con sal and Kewpie mayonnaise, and stir until completely melted and smooth. Stir in the Monterey Jack cheese until melted. If desired, adjust the soup’s thickness with more broth.
- 5
Add a squeeze of lime juice to brighten the flavor. Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro, cotija cheese crumbles, jalapeño, and a sprinkle of chili powder.
- Calories 346.05 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 29.02 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 29.53 g 11%
- Total Fat 12.77 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 5.09 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.73 mg High 24%
- Sodium 989.07 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 7.96 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 5.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 225.09 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 3.9 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 824.02 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 58.63 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 7.65 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Elote Inspired Chicken White Chili is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, Chicken Bone Broth, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 346.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Elote-Inspired Chicken White Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, Chicken Bone Broth, Chili Powder, Cotija Cheese. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Elote-Inspired Chicken White Chili?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 346.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Elote-Inspired Chicken White Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Elote-Inspired Chicken White Chili healthy?
- Elote-Inspired Chicken White Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 346.05 calories and 29.02 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 989.07 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.09 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Corn, 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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