White Bean Chicken Breast Chili
This comforting white bean chicken chili combines tender chicken breast and creamy white beans with onion, garlic, ancho chile, chipotle, cumin, and oregano for a gently smoky, warming flavor. Chicken broth and cornmeal give the chili body, while green onions, sour cream, and fresh cilantro add freshness and cool contrast. Serve it for a cozy lunch or dinner on a chilly day.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in White Bean Chicken Breast Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 33
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, flip the breasts, cover the pan, and cook until browned on the other side, about 5 minutes. Remove them to a plate and allow them to cool before chopping into cubes.
- 2
Return the skillet to medium heat and add vegetable oil, onion, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until the onion turns translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Stir ancho chili powder, cumin, flour, chipotle pepper powder, and oregano into the onion mixture; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and stir, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in cornmeal and bring to a simmer.
- 4
Stir in beans and additional chicken broth. Cut the cooled chicken breasts into cubes, add them to the chili, and bring to a simmer. Add the remaining chicken broth, season with salt, black pepper, sugar, and cayenne pepper to taste, and cook until heated through. Serve garnished with green onions, sour cream, and cilantro.
- Calories 411.15 kcal High 21%
- Protein 43.81 g Good Source 88%
- Carbohydrate 42.03 g 15%
- Total Fat 8.51 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 3.15 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 98.04 mg High 33%
- Sodium 1360.88 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 11.49 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 3.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 128.99 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 5.3 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 254.12 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 39.47 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 3.69 mg Low Source 4%
- 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
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
White Bean Chicken Breast Chili is made with 20 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Ancho Chile Powder, Black Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 411.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is White Bean Chicken Breast Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Ancho Chile Powder, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make White Bean Chicken Breast Chili?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 411.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is White Bean Chicken Breast Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is White Bean Chicken Breast Chili healthy?
- White Bean Chicken Breast Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 411.15 calories and 43.81 g of protein, or 88% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1360.88 mg (59% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.15 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, 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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