Healthy White Chicken Chili with Beans is an easy, kid-friendly slow cooker meal made with chicken breasts, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, white beans and corn. It’s flavorful, nourishing, and perfect for busy weeknights.
This Healthy White Chicken Chili with Beans is a favorite because it yields a large batch, is budget-friendly, packed with lean protein, and simple to prepare. Minimal prep is required—just add the ingredients to your slow cooker and let it do the work.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts – Trim visible fat. You can substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs if desired.
- Chicken broth – Use homemade broth or a high-quality bouillon if needed.
- Fire-roasted diced tomatoes – Regular diced tomatoes work too.
- Green chiles – Mild for a kid-friendly version; use hot if you prefer more heat. They add tang and depth of flavor.
- Spices – Chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- White beans – Navy or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed. Pinto or black beans can be used as alternatives.
- Cream-style corn – Adds creaminess without heavy cream or cream cheese.
- Corn kernels (optional) – Add ½ cup canned, frozen, or fresh corn kernels for extra texture and sweetness.
How to Make Healthy White Chicken Chili
- Place chicken breasts, chicken broth, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, green chiles, and spices into a slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- When the chicken is cooked through, shred it with two forks either in the slow cooker or in a separate bowl, then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the drained white beans and the cream-style corn. If using corn kernels, add them now as well. Heat until the beans are warmed through, then serve.
Topping Ideas
- Fritos or tortilla strips
- Avocado slices
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- Pico de gallo
- Fresh jalapeño slices
- Lime wedge
For a lighter option: serve with corn tortilla slices, cilantro, and a lime wedge instead of fried chips or extra cheese.
What makes this White Chicken Chili lighter?
This chili uses lean chicken and beans for protein and fiber, along with vegetables that supply vitamins and antioxidants. Choosing cream-style corn for creaminess keeps the dish lower in fat and calories than recipes that call for heavy cream or cream cheese.
To reduce calories further, limit high-calorie toppings. Swap Fritos for corn tortillas, skip the cheese, or rely on avocado slices for richness.
Tips to Spice Up the Chili
This base recipe is mild but full of flavor. To increase the heat:
- Use hot diced green chiles instead of mild.
- Add diced jalapeños to the slow cooker at the start for more kick.
- Increase the chili powder or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Top with fresh pico de gallo for brightness and a little heat from jalapeño.
📖 Recipe
Healthy White Chicken Chili with Beans
Ingredients
- 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (approx 2 lbs.)
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 14 oz. can Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 4 oz. can diced mild Green Chiles
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Oregano
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
- ¼ tsp Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 – 14.5 oz. cans Navy or Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 – 14.5 oz. can Cream-Style Corn
- Optional: ½ cup Corn Kernels
Instructions
- Combine the chicken breasts, chicken broth, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, green chiles, and spices in a slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- When the chicken is tender, shred it with two forks in the slow cooker or in a bowl, then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the drained white beans and cream-style corn during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Heat until the beans are warmed through. If using corn kernels, add them now.
- Serve with desired toppings such as tortilla strips, avocado, shredded cheese, cilantro, pico de gallo, and a lime wedge.
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Enjoy!
Healthy White Chicken Chili was originally published in January 2022 and updated with fresh photos and text in September 2024.