This easy chili is healthy, hearty and has enough kick to warm you right down to your toes. Cooked in nutritious bone broth and a mix of spices, chicken, jalapeño and chickpea fusilli create a delightful fusion of flavor, yet it’s the “cheese” that takes this dish to the next level. Cauliflower, dairy-free milk and nutritional yeast blend into a creamy sauce that’s loaded with satisfying “cheesy” taste. Mix the sauce into the chili for a thick, comforting bowl of deliciousness.
Dairy Free “Cheesy" White Chicken Chili
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 279 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- 1 lb. organic chicken breast cubed
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. sage
- 1/4 tsp. thyme
- 1/2 tsp. Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 1 green chili chopped
- 7 cups water
- 1 scoop Ancient Nutrition Collagen Bone Broth
- 1 box Explore Cuisine Organic Chickpea Fusilli
- 1 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic MCT Oil from Coconut
- 1 can white beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
Cauliflower cheese
- 3 cups (1 small head) chopped cauliflower
- 1 cup Sproud Plant-Based Milk Unsweetened
- 1/4 cup Bragg Premium Nutritional Yeast Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. thyme
- 1/4 tsp. oregano
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. white pepper
- 1/4 tsp. rosemary
Instructions
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In pot full of boiling water, cook cauliflower pieces 15 minutes, until soft.
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Meanwhile, in large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion and jalapeño until soft, about 5 minutes. Season with garlic, oregano, thyme, sage, cumin, salt and pepper; continue cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add green chilis, chicken, collagen and water; bring to boil. As soon as the outside of the chicken turns white, add pasta. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer about 10 minutes.
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In blender, combine cheese sauce ingredients. Blend until completely smooth. Stir into chicken and pasta.
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Stir in MCT oil, white beans and corn. Continue cooking 2 minutes, until chicken is tender and pasta is cooked through.
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To serve, garnish with fresh green chilies and a squeeze of lime, if desired.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Dairy Free “Cheesy" White Chicken Chili
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 413mg17%
Potassium 586mg17%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 51IU1%
Vitamin C 50mg61%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.