Easy White Chicken Chili Recipe - Dairy Free (2024)

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This Easy White Chicken Chili recipe has less than one point if you do not add any cheese. A wonderful lunch or dinner recipe if you are counting WW (Freestyle) points.

WW White Chili Chicken a great way to change up a traditional chili recipe. I developed it as a weight watchers white chicken chili a few years ago.

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Most of the ingredients for this recipe come from your pantry. You can just add freshly cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for this delicious meal.

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

Tasty. This is one of the best healthy white chicken chili recipe. Made with tender chicken, white beans and spices, this homestyle meal will be a favorite for the whole family.

Easy Recipe - Made with simple ingredients this recipe comes together really quickly on your stove top.

Versatile. There are several different ways to change up this recipe,

Dairy Free - This is a dairy free white chicken chili recipe. Of course you can add cheese, heavy cream or sour cream, but as is it is without dairy.

White Bean Chicken Chili Ingredients

  • cooked shredded chicken - I use cooked chicken breasts and then shred them.
  • White Beans - great northern beans White beans, which are a good source of protein and fiber, which helps make a recipe a little more healthy.
  • chicken stock or chicken broth - use a low sodium
  • fresh garlic - use fresh if you can.
  • mild green chiles - I use canned chilis
  • fresh cilantro - optional for garnish
  • tortilla strips - optional but a few chips make it more special.

Variations & Substitutions

White Beans - This White bean chili uses Navy beans but you can use cannellini beans.

Kidney Beans - You can easily add a rinsed and drained can of light kidney beans to this chili. At the time of development, kidney beans was a zero-point food on the Weight Watchers Freestyle plan.

Turkey Chili - You can sub shredded turkey for the shredded chicken.

Corn - You can add a small can of drained sweet corn to this recipe. At the time, corn was a zero-point food on the Weight Watchers Freestyle plan.

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How to Make White Chili Chicken

This great white bean chili recipe is so easy, just dump all the ingredients in alarge pot can cook on low heat.It is a easy meal for a busy weeknight.

You can also put the ingredients in a crock pot and slow cook it on low for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours.

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More Favorite Chili Recipes

  • Slow Cooker Beef Chili
  • Wendy's Chili Recipe Copycat
  • Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
  • Best Chili Recipes
  • Original Zero Point Spicy Chili -Slightly spicy Chicken Chili Recipe is filling, comforting and zero points on Weight Watcher’s Freestyle Program.
  • Slow Cooker White Chili chicken - This crockpot white chicken chili is super easy and so good!
  • Slow Cooker Classic Chili - The perfect go to chili crecipe for a heartwarming meal.
  • Wendy's Copycat Chili - A delicious copycat recipe

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Recipe FAQs

What kind of chicken should I use?

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the best choice for white chicken chili. Succulent and super easy to shread.

What kind of beans should I use?

White beans are typically used in white chicken chili, but you can also use other types of beans, such as cannellini beans, great northern beans, or navy beans.

What can I serve with my white chicken chili?

White chicken chili can be served with a variety of sides, such as cornbread, or tortilla chips. You can also add toppings to your chili, such as shredded cheese, sour cream or chopped onions. To keep this ww friendly, be sure to use low-fat versions. You can also use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

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Zero Points White Chicken Chili

Raquel Pineira

A delcious White chicken Chili that is low in weight watcher points per the frestyle progam.

5 from 44 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 27 kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 minced garlic
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken cooked and cubed
  • 2 cans Northern White Beans 15.5 oz cans
  • 1 4 oz can chopped green chiles
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoonx onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flacks

Instructions

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, heat oil over low heat.

  • Add chopped onion and garlic and saute until onion is clear.

  • Add chicken broth, chicken, beans, green chilis, salt, cumin, chili powder, onion powder and chili flakes.

  • Heat for about 20 minutes.

  • If desired, serve with a sprinkle of Monterey Jack cheese.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Top with dairy free cheese for a dairy free chili.

This recipe can also be frozen. Let the chili cool to room temperature and then freeze in freeze bags or freezer containers.

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 625mgPotassium: 94mgSugar: 1gVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg

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Easy White Chicken Chili Recipe - Dairy Free (2024)

FAQs

How do you thicken white chicken chili? ›

How to Thicken Chili
  1. Simmer down. ...
  2. Stir in some finely ground cornmeal or masa harina. ...
  3. Mix in a scoop of cornstarch, all-purpose flour, or oats. ...
  4. Pile on the vegetables. ...
  5. Try more tomato paste. ...
  6. Mash some beans. ...
  7. Crumble up some corn chips.
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What is white chili made of? ›

White chili is made with white beans, chicken (sometimes pork), and mild green chiles. (That said, if you must, must have scorching heat in your chili, there are ways to do that while still keeping the chili white.

Should chili be thick or soupy? ›

Chili should be thick and hearty enough to be a meal on its own, but sometimes there's just a bit more liquid than you want in the pot. While you can simply keep simmering the chili, that method risks overcooking softer ingredients like the beans, losing all your nice texture to mushy monotony.

How do you make chili more flavorful? ›

Elevate with Extra Flavor

Elevate your chili recipe by adding an extra layer of flavor. Cocoa powder, bacon, cinnamon, ground coffee and tomato paste will all add a rich sweet & salty flavors that are sure to surprise and delight.

How do you thicken white chicken chili without cornstarch? ›

Add oats: If you don't have any leftover vegetables or beans, use quick oats to thicken your chili. Adding oats to your chili is also a healthy alternative to cornstarch and all-purpose flour.

What ingredient will thicken chili? ›

The good news is there are lots of easy ways to thicken up your chili with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry— flour, cornmeal, pureed beans, cornstarch, or even crushed tortilla chips will help do the job, along with some good old extra simmering time.

What is the difference between chili and white chili? ›

Regular chili has a rich base of red chilies (or chili powder) and sometimes tomato, while white chili calls for green chilies. We use canned Hatch green chilies, white beans, and tender shredded chicken to make our white chili recipe. It tastes quite different from red chili but is just as delicious!

Are cannellini beans the same as navy beans? ›

Cannellini beans are the largest of the group and because of their traditional kidney shape, they can also be referred to as White Kidney Beans. Meatier than Navy or Great Northern beans, they have a nutty, earthy flavor and tender flesh, and are often used in Italian dishes like Minestrone.

Why do you put white vinegar in chili? ›

Stirred into the pot right before serving, a spoonful of vinegar brightens up the finished product, and gives it that full, rounded taste that was missing. Even if the chili recipe you're using doesn't call for vinegar, go ahead and add it anyway. You won't actually taste the tang or sharp flavor of the vinegar.

Does tomato paste make chili thicker? ›

Not only will tomato paste add a tangy flavor to the dish, but it will also act as a thickening agent. For this purpose, you can use homemade or store-bought tomato paste. Add 1 can of the paste to your pot of chili, stir the mixture, and let it cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes.

What liquid to add to chili? ›

Chili cooks low and slow, so you need enough liquid to tenderize the meat and keep everything from drying out. That liquid should also add flavor to the chili, so use chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, or beer.

Does tomato sauce make chili thicker? ›

The answer is yes, tomato sauce can thicken chili. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when using tomato sauce to thicken chili. First, tomato sauce is not as thick as some other thickeners, such as flour or cornstarch. This means that you may need to use more tomato sauce to achieve the desired thickness.

What is the secret to really good chili? ›

Cook it long enough

Chili recipes need time for flavors to meld and come together, and collagen-rich meat (like chuck roast or ground beef) needs 90 minutes to two hours to fully break down and become tender. If you don't have time for a long simmer, try using a slow cooker or making it the day before.

What is the most important spice in chili? ›

Most Common Chili Spices. Cumin, Chile Powders, and Paprika are the most common spices in chili followed by garlic, onion, coriander, Mexican oregano, and bay leaves. These ingredients can be combined to create a savory and well-balanced pot of top notch comfort food.

What to do if chili is too watery? ›

Make a cornstarch slurry: Mix together 1 tablespoon each of cornstarch and cold water, stirring well to remove any lumps. Then, stir the slurry into your chili and let it simmer for another 10 minutes to fully thicken.

What can I add to chili to make it more soupy? ›

Add more water or tomato sauce if it's too thick. Keeping the lid on can keep the steam in resulting in thinner chili. Also, if I cook chili in the crock pot it is usually thinner, as the lid collects the steam rather than it evaporating.

How do you thicken white sauce quickly? ›

Combine 2 tablespoons flour with every 1/4 cup cold water and whisk until smooth. Add the mixture to your sauce over medium heat, and continue to stir and cook until you've reached your desired consistency. Test with a spoon.

How do you thicken creamy chicken? ›

If you want to thicken up Campbell's Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup, here are a few simple methods you can try:
  1. Add Cornstarch or Flour: Mix a tablespoon of cornstarch or all-purpose flour with a small amount of cold water to create a smooth paste. ...
  2. Use Mashed Potatoes: Mashed potatoes can be an excellent natural thickener.
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