Michelle's Blonde Chicken Chili
Michelle's Blonde Chicken Chili is a hearty, bean-forward chili with tender cubes of chicken simmered in broth, green chiles, and warm spices like cumin and oregano. Great Northern beans add body and a velvety texture, while crushed red pepper and cilantro bring gentle heat and freshness. Serve it for a cozy dinner or game-day gathering when you want something satisfying and aromatic.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Michelle's Blonde Chicken Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 33 / 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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- 50
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring now and then, until the pieces are evenly browned. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent. Drain the mixture and set it aside.
- 2
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the chicken broth and green chile peppers and bring to a boil. Stir in 3 cans great Northern beans, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, cilantro, and red pepper flakes, then stir in the chicken-onion mixture until blended. Reduce the heat.
- 3
Let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes, adding the remaining 2 cans great Northern beans for a thicker texture.
- Calories 426.96 kcal High 21%
- Protein 44.99 g Good Source 90%
- Carbohydrate 46.8 g 17%
- Total Fat 6.86 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.6 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 114.2 mg High 38%
- Sodium 1513.28 mg High 66%
- Dietary Fiber 11.14 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 4.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 134.02 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 5.09 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 1127.17 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 12.52 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.26 mg Low Source 7%
- 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
Michelle's Blonde Chicken Chili is made with 11 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, Dried Oregano, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 426.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Michelle's Blonde Chicken Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, Dried Oregano, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Michelle's Blonde Chicken Chili?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 426.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Michelle's Blonde Chicken Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Michelle's Blonde Chicken Chili healthy?
- Michelle's Blonde Chicken Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 61/100. Per serving, it provides 426.96 calories and 44.99 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1513.28 mg (66% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.6 g (8% 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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