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Paleo White Chicken ChiliRecipe – 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.
Mywhite 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!
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- Paleo Chinese Dumplings (Potstickers)
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Paleo White Chicken Chili
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 33 minutes minutes
Total Time: 53 minutes minutes
A healthy low carb, low fat, high flavor Paleo Chili that will make your house smell like heaven. (Assuming heaven smells SPICY.)
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
US Customary - Metric
- 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.
Notes
Feel free to use cornstarch or masa in place of the arrowroot powder, and add 2 cans (drained) of white beans, if you aren’t on a paleo diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 252kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 87mg, Sodium: 2044mg, Potassium: 767mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 830IU, Vitamin C: 60.4mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 1.9mg
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Author: Sommer Collier
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posted by Sommer Collier on Jan 26, 2019 (last updated Apr 12, 2019)
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Claire — Reply
See AlsoRecipe for Shakshuka, an egg, tomato, and pepper stewEasy Sesame Shish*to Peppers Recipe | Gimme Some OvenUnstuffed Peppers - Easy Ground Beef & Peppers Recipe - MantitlementAppetizer Recipes with Pictures - Recipes by MealI made this tonight, absolutely delicious! And a nice zing.
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Belinda Campos — Reply
Is there another substitute for the arrowroot powder?
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Sommer — Reply
Hi Belinda,
You can use cornstarch in the place of arrowroot powder, but it is not considered “paleo.”
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Desiree — Reply
SO SO good! I swapped a chopped Poblano in place of the jalapeño so my kiddos could eat it!! So much flavor and so easy! Thank you for my new favorite soup recipe!!
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Sarah — Reply
I am not a lover of traditional chili so I was skeptical to even try this recipe, but I love it and have made it several times now! Perfect for Whole30 and perfect on a cold winter day.
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PALEO DIET — Reply
I believe paleo diet should be an important staple in every diet plan.It would be great if you could do a more in-depth discussion about the diabetes diet recipes. I had it done a couple months ago, and let’s just say that my diet is now very limited (most meat, and about 8 veges/fruits)! It was a huge blow. I reacted to most of Array 4 foods and have been off them for 1.5 years
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masker lumpur naturgo — Reply
Very excited to give this chili a try! Looks so tasty
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Kenton — Reply
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.
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Stephanie — Reply
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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cavediet net — Reply
Thanks, this sounds great & easy. If we make the Paleo White Chicken Chili, how long would you say it would keep in the fridge?
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Sommer — Reply
Hi there! I’d say for about 1 week. Happy Cooking!
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Lina — Reply
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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Katifitchick — Reply
Have you done this in a slow-cooker before? If so, for how long and on what heat setting? Thanks! Looks amazing!!!!
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Jennifer @ Paleo On The Go — Reply
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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Elizabeth Nyland — Reply
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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Nadia — Reply
Thank you for this amazing recipe. It was the first time I tried to cook with coconut milk and it went out amazing! My boyfriend loved it and I will make it again and again and again. Thank you solo much! <3
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Steph — Reply
I get majority of my recipes online but have never left a comment but this recipe is so amazing I feel I have to. I love this soup! I have made it about once every 2 weeks for the past few months. I love that it has so much flavor. Thank you!
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Sommer — Reply
Hi Steph, You just made my day! Thanks for coming by to comment. XOXO
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Siobhan — Reply
Excellent!! My husband and I were both very pleased with our hot (temp and spice!) bowl of chili tonight. Thanks for the recipe!
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Pamela — Reply
Daughter allergic to coconuts. What do you suggest as alternative?
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Sommer — Reply
Hey Pamela, It’s tricky to find another ingredient to give it a creamy quality AND keep it paleo. You could try almond milk, but it won’t be as thick.
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Kate —
Try using one whole avocado, pureed with 2-4 Tbsp of almond milk to get creaminess without coconut milk
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Tina Brown — Reply
I know it’s been awhile since you posted this, but was wondering if it would do well to freeze it? I would love to make a big pot and freeze portions for later use.
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Tina Brown — Reply
Never mind…I didn’t read all of the comments before commenting myself! :)
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Jeri — Reply
This sounds delicious! Is this something I can freeze? Wondering how the coconut milk would hold up. Thanks!
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Sommer — Reply
Hi Jeri, I haven’t tried freezing it. We always eat the whole pot. But I’d love to hear how it works out if you freeze it!
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typeogirl — Reply
Just made this for lunch (and for a couple of lunches this week) – could barely wait he 20 minutes to simmer. This is so good! Even my 16 year old, when he sees peppers and onions in anything – will not eat it – said this is super tasty. I did primalize it a bit with a handful of cheddar and a dab of sour cream. This recipe is a keeper!
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Crystal — Reply
WOW! Very flavorful and super easy thank you keep up the good work!
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Hayley — Reply
Can you make this in the crock pot?
If not, I’m thinking maybe doing the chicken in the crock pot so it is shredded and then adding it to the soup?-
Nancy Smith — Reply
In your answer to the crock pot, I just threw all the ingredients in, sorry that these people didnt get back to you. I dont understand why they haven’t gotten back to anyone. I just wanted to let you know to go ahead and use the crock pot it will be fine.
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Larissa —
Hey nancy, no problems with the arrowroot being added with he rest of get ingredients? I’m gonna throw this in the crockpot in the morning. Hoping for the best :)
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I have to make diabetic meals for my parents. They are both diabetics. I get more recipe ideas from paleo dishes now because that seems to be the trend. My parents will love this chili!
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Sabine — Reply
I just made this tonight. I substituted Great Lakes Gelatin for the arrowroot since I couldn’t find it at my local market. It was delish. Perfect on a cold night.
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Nutmeg Nanny — Reply
Very excited to give this chili a try! Looks so tasty
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Shaina — Reply
Looks divine!
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Amanda — Reply
That looks amazing!
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marla — Reply
Love that this is Paleo! Such a healthy meal :)
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Heather — Reply
I just made some chicken green chili too! I love your idea of coconut milk as a thickner!
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Sunny — Reply
Keep the paleo recipes coming, Sommer! So excited to try this chili!!
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Laura (Tutti Dolci) — Reply
White chicken chili is one of my favorites!
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Gwen @SimplyHealthyFamily — Reply
I’ve been eating pretty good….. unless I’m at work, there’s always a frieking cake laying around! grrr. I’ve never made white chicken chili but it looks so darn good! Pinned to make next week.
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Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain — Reply
Pass me a spoon!! I adore white chicken chili. Definitely need to make it more!
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Gaby — Reply
White Chicken Chili is something that I love so much, I could practically eat it every day!
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Layla @ Brunch Time Baker — Reply
This recipe came just in time for one of my husband’s Paleo months ! Pinned!
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RavieNomNoms — Reply
That looks great!
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Heather Christo — Reply
This looks absolutely awesome!!!
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Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction — Reply
This chili looks like the perfect way to warm up on these chilly evenings!
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Julie @ Table for Two — Reply
This looks so perfect for the weather outside my window!! Mmm
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Alice // Hip Foodie Mom — Reply
Love this! this chili looks so good!!
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Maria — Reply
Perfect for a cold day!
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Kevin @ Closet Cooking — Reply
This is perfect comfort food for these cold days!
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Love the touch of coconut milk in this chicken chili Sommer – I just made white chicken chili for the first time last week and my family loved it!
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Jenny Flake — Reply
What a fabulous white chicken chili! Dinner!!
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Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness — Reply
I love white chicken chili but usually avoid it because of the cream and cheese…I am so in love with your use of coconut milk and arrowroot powder. Arrowroot is something I haven’t tried cooking with, but it has been on my “t0 do” list! Thanks for a bowl of comfort…that won’t harm my waistline!
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Sommer — Reply
Thanks Taylor! The bowls are from Villeroy & Boch. :)
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Bre —
do you have nutrition info on this recipe? Thanks!
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