Paleo White Chicken Chili Recipe
Paleo White Chicken Chili Recipe – A healthy low carb, low fat, high flavor Paleo Chili that will make your house smell like heaven. (Assuming heaven smells SPICY.)
Paleo Chili
Last time I checked it’s still January…. How’s your healthy New Years Resolution coming along?
Sorry. Didn’t mean to stick my finger in an open wound. No judgment from me.
We’ve been eating pretty clean around here, but I will tell you, my resolve might be slipping because Valentine cupcakes and chocolate covered goodies are showing up in my dreams at night.
Last night’s dream is a little hazy, but I do remember a table full of petit fours, moody music, and oh yes, I had purple hair. Not sure what that was all about, but the petit fours looked sensational!
White Chicken Chili Recipe
So back to healthy.
Chili is one of my favorite winter comfort meals and this healthy version of white chicken chili is no exception. Using very little oil, skinless chicken breast, and plenty of veggies, this paleo friendly chili recipe is at the top of my list this month.
My family loves this white chicken chili and they have no idea their eating “health food.” Which of course, makes it doubly satisfying for me!
What Ingredients Are in White Chicken Chili?
Usually, white chili is loaded with heavy cream and cheese.
My white chili recipe is thickened with a touch of creamy coconut milk and arrowroot powder. Arrowroot powder is a wonder thickening agent that is a great substitute for cornstarch, for those on a grain-free diet.
Other ingredients used are:
- boneless skinless chicken breast
- diced onion
- bell pepper, any color will do
- jalapenos, for spice
- garlic, everything tastes better with garlic
- ground cumin
- coriander
- chicken broth
- green chiles, for more spice
See The Recipe Card Below For How To Make Paleo White Chicken Chili. Enjoy!
Other Paleo Friendly Recipes You Might Like:
- Paleo Chinese Dumplings (Potstickers)
- The Best Paleo Lasagna
- Paleo Coconut Shrimp Recipe
- 5 Ingredient Paleo Brownies
- Paleo Ginger-Spiced Mixed Nuts from I Heart Umami
Paleo White Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped (any color)
- 1-2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 14 ounces chopped green chiles
- 3 tablespoons thick canned coconut milk, unsweetened
- 3 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- chopped green onions and cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the chicken and veggies. Then place a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil, onions, peppers, jalapeño, and garlic.
- Sauté for 5 minutes, then add the chicken, salt and spices. Sauté another 5-8 minutes, until the chicken is nearly cooked through. Add the broth, green chiles, and coconut milk. Whisk in the arrowroot powder and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Then take a potato masher (or ladle) and smash the chicken pieces to shreds. Serve topped with green onions and cilantro.
Thank you for this amazing recipe. It was the first time I tried to cook with coconut milk and it went out amazing! My boyfriend loved it and I will make it again and again and again. Thank you solo much! <3
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I get majority of my recipes online but have never left a comment but this recipe is so amazing I feel I have to. I love this soup! I have made it about once every 2 weeks for the past few months. I love that it has so much flavor. Thank you!
Hi Steph, You just made my day! Thanks for coming by to comment. XOXO
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Excellent!! My husband and I were both very pleased with our hot (temp and spice!) bowl of chili tonight. Thanks for the recipe!
Daughter allergic to coconuts. What do you suggest as alternative?
Hey Pamela, It’s tricky to find another ingredient to give it a creamy quality AND keep it paleo. You could try almond milk, but it won’t be as thick.
Try using one whole avocado, pureed with 2-4 Tbsp of almond milk to get creaminess without coconut milk
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I know it’s been awhile since you posted this, but was wondering if it would do well to freeze it? I would love to make a big pot and freeze portions for later use.
Never mind…I didn’t read all of the comments before commenting myself! :)
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