White Chicken Chili Weight Watchers: A Hearty and Healthy Bowl
Introduction
Embark on a journey of flavor with our White Chicken Chili Weight Watchers edition. This hearty and healthy bowl of chili not only warms your soul but also aligns seamlessly with the smart points philosophy, offering a comforting and delicious twist to the classic chili experience.
Smart Ingredient Choices
Our White Chicken Chili is crafted with smart ingredient choices to create a satisfying yet low-point meal. Utilize ingredients like lean chicken breast, white beans, and a medley of spices to strike the perfect balance between indulgence and health-consciousness.
Lean Chicken Breast Protein
Choose lean chicken breast as the protein powerhouse for your chili. This smart choice ensures a hearty and filling bowl without excess calories, making it an ideal fit for your Weight Watchers lifestyle.
White Beans Nutritional Boost
Incorporate white beans for a nutritional boost. Packed with fiber and protein, white beans not only add a delightful texture to your chili but also contribute to a well-rounded and health-conscious meal.
Spice Infusion Brilliance
Add a medley of spices for an infusion of flavor. This simple addition elevates the taste profile of your White Chicken Chili, offering a delightful blend of warmth and spice without compromising your smart points.
Veggie Vibrancy
Enhance your chili with a variety of veggies such as onions, garlic, and green chilies. This choice not only adds vibrancy to your dish but also introduces essential nutrients, making your bowl both delicious and nutritious.
Broth Elegance
Use a light broth to bring elegance to your chili. This smart ingredient choice ensures that your chili remains comforting and flavorful while staying well within your daily SmartPoints allowance.
Chili Simmering Brilliance
Simmer your chili to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld together. The simmering brilliance guarantees that each spoonful is a harmonious blend of chicken, beans, spices, and veggies, offering a satisfying and flavorful experience.
Smart Portion Control
Serve your White Chicken Chili in reasonable portions to practice smart portion control. This approach allows you to enjoy the heartiness of your chili without exceeding your daily SmartPoints.
Serving Suggestions
Garnish your chili with toppings like a dollop of Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, or a squeeze of lime for an extra layer of flavor. Whether enjoyed as a cozy dinner on a chilly night or a crowd-pleasing option for gatherings, this Weight Watchers White Chicken Chili brings the joy of a classic dish in a health-conscious and delicious manner.
Conclusion: Hearty Comfort in Every Spoonful
In conclusion, White Chicken Chili Weight Watchers edition offers hearty comfort in every spoonful without compromising your wellness journey. With lean chicken breast protein, white beans nutritional boost, and a commitment to smart points, this chili invites you to savor the warmth and goodness of a classic bowl. Make it a staple in your meal planning, celebrating the satisfaction that comes with White Chicken Chili—a perfect blend of indulgence and health-conscious delight.
This White Chicken Chili is hearty, warming, creamy and perfectly comforting. It’s a
great alternative to traditional beef chili and makes a simple, yet completely
delicious dinner! Makes about 8 cups. 3 points per cup
Servings: 8 servings
Ready in: 50 minutes
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (7 oz) can diced green chilies
- /11/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (8 oz) pkg Neufchatel cheese (aka light cream cheese), cut into small cubes
- 11/4 cup frozen or fresh corn
- 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie or left-over chicken*
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
- Tortilla chips or strips, monterrey jack cheese, sliced avocado for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 4 minutes minutes. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
- Add chicken broth, green chilies, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring mixture just to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes.
- Drain and rinse beans in a fine mesh strainer or colander then measure out 1 cup. Set whole beans aside, transfer 1 cup beans to a food processor along with 1/4 cup broth from soup, pure until nearly smooth**.
- Add Neufchatel cheese to soup along with corn, whole beans and pureed beans and stir well. Simmer 5 – 10 minutes longer.
- Stir in chicken, fresh lime juice and cilantro. Serve with Monterrey Jack cheese, more cilantro, avocado slices and tortilla chips if desired.
Notes
*Recipe updated to use pre-cooked shredded chicken (previously used 1 Ib raw chicken in this recipe and cooked at
