Skinny White Chicken Chili {gluten-free & dairy-free}
The one pan wonder chili favorite is made healthier, gluten-free and dairy-free in this flavorful Skinny White Chicken Chili. It’s one of those dishes that makes you feel warm from the inside out and is so perfect served during the winter season!
White Chicken Chili is one of my favorite chili recipes and I was able to easily create a lighter, more figure-friendly version of the ever so popular recipe. Don’t worry, this has all the taste of the hearty, comforting white chicken chili you love plus all of the nutritional and health benefits and whole food ingredients your body craves. Plus, it’s easy, gluten-free and dairy-free – a win-win for all parties involved.
Of course, any good chili must be paired with an equally tasty cracker. Stoneground Wheat Crackers from back to Nature are absolutely perfect for soaking in all of the delicious broth and giving the chili a nice crunch.
back to Nature has a very large variety of yummy crackers to choose from… great for dip, spread or just simple snacking. I’ve been a bit addicted to dipping the Fiesta Lime Black Bean Crackers into hummus. So good!
And no matter what your diet is, you can find a cracker – organic, Non-GMO, gluten free, nut free and soy free options are all available.
You guys are going to adore this cold-weather bowl of comfort food that also happens to pack in lots of nutrition. What I love about this chili recipe:
1) It comes together in about 30 minutes.
2) It’s rich and hearty with the perfect balance of bean/chicken thickness and savory broth.
3) So much flavor, guys! Even without the toppings, it’s lip-smacking good, but add some avocado, a little cilantro and pair with back to Nature crackers and you’ve got yourself a brilliant meal.
Dream big, friends, and don’t skimp on toppings. That’s my motto.
I think we’ll be seeing a lot of this chili this winter. It’s so perfect for cold weather, plus makes enough to feed you for at least two if not three meals. Make it your own and adjust the heat, toppings and yield to best suit your family. It’s extremely customizable and thoroughly delicious. Enjoy!
Skinny White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small, or 1/2 large white or yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 4.5-ounce cans diced green chilies (get mild, if you don't like spicy)
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour, any kind, I used Bob's Red Mill gluten-free baking flour
- 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dairy-free milk or any preferred milk product
- 3 cups cooked, shredded or chopped chicken
- 2 15-ounce cans reduced sodium white beans, such as white kidney beans, cannellini or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/4 cups frozen corn or canned, drained
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional, don't use if you don't like spicy
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- For serving: fresh lime wedges, jalapeno slices, avocado slices, dairy-free yogurt, dairy-free shredded cheese and back to Nature Crackers
Instructions
- To a large Dutch oven or stockpot, add the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat to warm.
- Add the onion and sauté, stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, green chilies, and flour and continue to cook for about 2 minutes more and until flour is soaking into mixture.
- Add the chicken broth, milk, chicken, beans, corn, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, red chili flakes, optional cayenne pepper, and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and allow chili to simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro and taste. Add more salt or other seasonings, as desired.
- Ladle chili into bowls, and optionally garnish with crackers, avocado, cheese and/or yogurt. Chili will keep airtight in the fridge for 5 to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Notes
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Something to think about….
What dish do you cook up to stay warm, this time of year? Steamy apple cinnamon baked oatmeal in the morning, skinny chicken taco soup for lunch and skinny white chicken chili for dinner sounds perfect to me!
Have you tried any back to Nature products? My kiddos love their cookies (okay, we all love their cookies) and juice. I’ve also been buying their trail mix and granola. Check them out – they have tons of great products to help with entertaining over the next couple of weeks!
This post was sponsored by back to Nature. As always, all opinions are my own.
I love white chicken chili, yours looks amazing!
This is one of my favorite meals. I need to give this one a try and see how my family likes it.
This is sure to hi the spot! A perfect cold weather dish and beautiful photos. Now I’m craving chili!
It’s been so cold lately, I would love a bowl of this chili! Awesome that’s a healthier version.
This chili looks flavor-loaded, just the way I like it!
This looks delicious! I actually have people visiting us that are gluten free, which is all new to me. I think this will be a ht with everyone visiting!
White Chicken Chili is one of my favorites! I’ll have to try this version.
Wow, that chili looks SO delicious! I love the avocado slices. I could totally go for a bowl of that right now!
What a great combination of flavors – certainly warming for this time of year.
That soup looks like an amazing combination of flavors. I must pin to make soon.