White Chicken Quinoa Chili: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A hearty and comforting White Chicken Quinoa Chili perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1.25 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cooked and shredded
- 3 cups cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 quart low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup cooked quinoa red quinoa preferred for color
- 1 cup half and half
- 4 ounces monterey jack cheese freshly grated, plus more for topping
- blue corn chips for crushing on top
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-low heat and add olive oil. Add in the onion, peppers and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the cumin, paprika, salt and pepper and stir. Add in shredded chicken, beans and chicken stock. Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the quinoa, half and half and grated cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted. Reduce the heat to low and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Taste and season additionally if desired. Serve with extra cheese, chips and lime wedges.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg
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