Nancy’s Creamy White Chicken Chili
Nancy’s Creamy White Chicken Chili is rich and comforting, with tender chicken, great Northern beans, and a gentle heat from jalapeños wrapped in a velvety, lightly spiced broth. Sweet bell peppers and green onions add brightness, while cumin and white pepper create a warm, lingering finish. Ideal for a cozy dinner or game-day gathering when you want something hearty yet not too heavy.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Nancy’s Creamy White Chicken Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until it is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 2
Cook the green onions, bell peppers, jalapeño peppers, and garlic in the same skillet until they soften. Put the chicken back into the skillet and season with ginger, salt, sage, cumin, and white pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 3
Melt butter in a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Stir in the flour to form a roux. Whisk in the chicken broth until smooth, then add this to the chicken and vegetables and stir until blended. Stir in the beans with their liquid.
- 4
Simmer the chili over low heat until heated through.
- Calories 424.93 kcal High 21%
- Protein 39.54 g Good Source 79%
- Carbohydrate 39.91 g 15%
- Total Fat 11.62 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.82 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 92.2 mg High 31%
- Sodium 845.12 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 7.57 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 3.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 107.05 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.8 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 615.8 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 24.69 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 48.77 mg Good Source 54%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Nancy's Creamy White Chicken Chili is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 424.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Nancy’s Creamy White Chicken Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Dried Sage. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Nancy’s Creamy White Chicken 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 424.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Nancy’s Creamy White Chicken Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Nancy’s Creamy White Chicken Chili healthy?
- Nancy’s Creamy White Chicken Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 424.93 calories and 39.54 g of protein, or 79% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 845.12 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.82 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, 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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