Gluten Free White Bean Chicken Chili
 
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Keep your figure happy and your tummy satisfied with this healthy and filling Gluten Free White Bean Chicken Chili. Load it up with toppings for a meal in one bowl.
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Recipe type: Soups
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1¼ pounds uncooked chicken breast tenders
  • salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1½ cups chopped celery (with leaves)
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 2 tomatillos, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small can diced green chilis (4 oz.)
  • 1½ teaspoons cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 qt. chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cans great northern beans
  • ¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, tortilla chips, pickled jalapenos
Directions
  1. Prepare veggies by chopping onion and celery. Remove seeds from jalapeno and dice into small pieces. Remove skin from tomatillos and dice. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Set all veggies aside.
  2. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot enough that a drop of water sizzles. As oil is heating, generously season both sides of chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Once pan is hot, arrange tenders in an even layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until no longer pink in the center. You may need to do this in two batches to fit in the pot. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Add additional tablespoon of olive oil to the pot. Add diced onion, chopped celery, jalapeno, and tomatillos. Generously season with a few shakes of salt and pepper. Stir to coat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, can of diced green chilis, cumin, chili powder, coriander, and cinnamon. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until most liquid is reduced and veggies are tender.
  5. Add chicken broth, honey, and great northern beans (with liquid from the can). Bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to simmering. Chop cooked chicken into bite sized pieces and add it to the soup. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Add chopped cilantro right before serving.
  6. Season to taste and serve immediately with desired toppings. Squeeze extra lime juice in each bowl for additional flavor.
Recipe by Breezy Bakes at https://www.breezybakesgf.com/gluten-free-white-bean-chicken-chili/