High-Protein White Chicken Chili
An easy high protein white chicken chili recipe with olive oil, medium onion, designed for a satisfying protein-forward meal with straightforward prep.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast diced
- 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced green chiles
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup cottage cheese blended smooth
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and cook onion for 4 minutes; add garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken, beans, green chiles, broth, cumin, oregano and chili powder.
- Bring to a simmer and cook 18–20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in corn and blended cottage cheese and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Finish with lime juice, salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
Cooking times can vary by equipment and ingredient size. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes.