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.
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Very excited to give this chili a try! Looks so tasty
Wow, this recipe is amazing! During the process of making it, I wasn’t sure if it would have much flavor, but by the end of the cooking process all of the flavors came though, and it is absolutely delicious! Thanks for the recipe.
This is delicious! I made it this morning so it would be ready for dinner tonight when I get home late. I had to have a bowl for lunch as soon as it was done cooking. My husband is going to love it! Thanks!
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Thanks, this sounds great & easy. If we make the Paleo White Chicken Chili, how long would you say it would keep in the fridge?
Thanks!
Hi there! I’d say for about 1 week. Happy Cooking!
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Made this last night after pinning it a few days back… Have to stay this was SO much more flavorful than I imagined! I actually used a jar of Salsa Verde from Trader Joe’s in place of the green chilies and I think it was a great substitute. I made a roux with gluten-free flour instead of purchasing the arrowroot to thicken it up and it worked great. I’ll definitely be making this all winter long!
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Have you done this in a slow-cooker before? If so, for how long and on what heat setting? Thanks! Looks amazing!!!!
Oh dear lord! This was, hands down, the best chili I’ve ever eaten. I made it for a friend who graciously accepts the role of guinea pig when I’m trying out new recipes and we both sat there groaning and moaning throughout the whole meal. I’m sure that anyone who heard us thought there was something kinky going on! This is going to be a regular occurrence at my house as it was simply amazing.
Thanks so much for this little gem!
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this is a wonderful recipe! Beautiful fkavours and very easy to make. I wanted to mention the arrowroot though. Arrowroot loses its thickening ability when continually heated or boiled so it’s usually added as the last step of a recipe.
Anyway, lovely recipe again. I doubled it and made a huge batch for my meal delivery service. I’m sure everyone will love it
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