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a bowl of white ground chicken chili

White Ground Chicken Chili

Carolyn
This ground chicken chili is a hearty soup packed with tender ground chicken and creamy white beans. It's a lighter twist on traditional chili that doesn't skimp on flavor. It's easy to make and meal-prep friendly!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 293 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 sweet onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cored and small diced
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 4 ounce can of mild green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • cups chicken stock
  • 1 15 ounce can of corn drained
  • 2 15 ounce cans of cannellini beans drained
  • ¼ cup cilantro minced
  • ½ cup sour cream

Toppings:

  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream
  • tortilla chips

Instructions
 

  • In a dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the hot pan. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are translucent. 
  • Add the ground chicken, green chiles, and spices to the pot. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked.
  • Add the chicken stock, one can of cannellini beans, and the corn to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes. 
  • In a medium bowl, add the remaining can of cannellini beans. Use a large fork to mash until mostly smooth.
  • Add the mashed beans, sour cream, and cilantro to the pot. Stir to combine and continue to cook for 10 more minutes. 
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Serve warm with shredded cheese and sour cream. 

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 21gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 696mgPotassium: 635mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 304IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 4mg
Keyword ground chicken chili
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