Flavorful White Chili

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + soaking Cook: 8 hours

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023
For a tasty twist on conventional chili, try this low-fat version. It's packed with plenty of beans, tender grilled chicken and a zippy blend of spices. —Wilda Bensenhaver of Deland, Florida
Flavorful White Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried great northern beans
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, grilled and cubed
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend

Directions

  1. Rinse and sort beans. Place in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Let soak, covered, overnight. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
  2. Return beans to saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Boil 15 minutes. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
  3. Transfer beans to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the broth, onions, garlic and seasonings. Cover and cook on low until beans are almost tender, 7-8 hours.
  4. Add chicken, chiles and salt; cover and cook until the beans are tender, about 1 hour. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 384 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 1224mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 16g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 starch.