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Chicken and Kale White Bean Chili Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Chicken and Kale White Bean Chili Recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, white beans, and kale in a comforting chili. Topped with creamy avocado, tangy lime, and your favorite toppings, it’s a perfect meal for any occasion.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeds and membranes removed and diced
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into one-inch pieces
  • 4 oz chopped green chilis (1 small can)
  • 3 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups kale, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings:

  • Avocado slices
  • Lime wedges
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • Shredded cheese
  • Pico de gallo

Instructions

  1. Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Combine onion, jalapeno, chicken, green chilis in a slow cooker.
  2. Blend Beans: Puree 1 can of white beans with chicken stock.
  3. Mix Ingredients: Combine bean puree, remaining beans, chicken stock, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper in the slow cooker.
  4. Cook: Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
  5. Add Kale: Stir in kale, cook until tender.
  6. Serve: Top with optional toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • This chili can be easily customized by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
  • For a spicy kick, leave the jalapeno seeds and membranes in.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg