Description

This creamy White Chicken Chili is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender shredded chicken, smoked turkey bacon, and smoky turkey slices, simmered with white beans, aromatic spices, and finished with luscious plant-based cream for a rich, velvety texture. Perfect for cozy nights, this recipe is easy to prepare, nutritious, and customizable to your preferred spice level.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein and Meats

2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
4 slices smoked turkey bacon, cooked and crisped
4 slices smoked turkey slices

Vegetables and Aromatics

1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup diced green chilies

Beans and Broth

2 cups white beans (cannellini or great northern), cooked
4 cups chicken broth

Spices and Flavorings

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent
2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)

Dairy and Cream

1 cup plant-based cream

Garnish

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken and Bacon: Cook the tender chicken breasts in a pot with chicken broth until fully cooked and tender enough to shred. In a separate pan, crisp the smoked turkey bacon until golden, then set aside on paper towels to drain excess fat.
Sauté Aromatics and Spices: In the same pot used for the chicken, gently sauté chopped onions and garlic in a little olive oil until fragrant and translucent. Add chili powder, cumin, and a pinch of natural gelling agent, stirring well to toast the spices and build depth of flavor.
Combine Ingredients and Simmer: Add shredded chicken, smoked turkey slices, cooked smoked turkey bacon, white beans, and diced green chilies to the pot. Pour in additional chicken broth and the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Bring everything to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Finish with Plant-Based Cream: Lower the heat and slowly stir in the plant-based cream to create a creamy and silky texture. Warm through without boiling to ensure the chili thickens to a comforting consistency.
Season and Garnish: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Turn off the heat and sprinkle fresh cilantro on top just before serving for a fresh herbal brightness.

Notes

Use freshly ground chili powder and cumin for best flavor.
Poach chicken gently to keep it tender and juicy.
Simmer chili slowly on low heat to deepen flavors without losing moisture.
Add plant-based cream gradually to adjust creaminess to your preference.
Let chili rest for 10 minutes off the heat before serving to enhance flavors.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 60mg

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