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