Description

Creamy White Chicken Chili is a comforting and delicious dish featuring tender chicken breasts, smoky turkey bacon, and rich plant-based cheese. This comforting chili combines creamy textures with smoky and warm flavors, enhanced by fresh spices, jalapeños, and nutritious cannellini beans, perfect for any season and easy to customize to your taste.

Ingredients

Scale

Proteins

2 chicken breasts, tender and lean
4 slices smoked turkey bacon

Beans and Cheese

1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup plant-based cheese, shredded or diced

Liquids and Sauces

4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup grape juice (natural)
2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)

Aromatics and Vegetables

1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1–2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped

Spices and Herbs

1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt, to taste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Other

1 tbsp natural gelling agent

Instructions

Prepare the Smoked Turkey Bacon and Aromatics: Cook the smoked turkey bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot. Add chopped onions, minced garlic, and jalapeños to the pot, sautéing until softened and fragrant.
Cook the Chicken: Lightly season chicken breasts with salt, cumin, and oregano. Add to the pot with aromatics and brown on both sides without fully cooking through.
Add the Broth and Beans: Pour in chicken broth, grape juice (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Stir in cannellini beans and bring to a gentle simmer.
Simmer and Shred: Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender. Remove chicken breasts, shred with two forks, and return shredded chicken to the pot.
Stir in Creaminess and Natural Gelling Agent: Add plant-based cheese and natural gelling agent to thicken the chili and create a creamy texture. Stir until cheese melts and the chili is smooth and luscious.
Finish and Serve: Chop the crispy turkey bacon and sprinkle into the chili along with fresh cilantro. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

Use quality smoked turkey bacon for richer flavor and smokiness.
Do not skip the natural gelling agent for luxurious texture.
Simmer gently to avoid tough chicken and separated chili.
Adjust liquid gradually to achieve preferred thickness.
Use fresh garlic, onions, and herbs for maximum flavor impact.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: creamy white chicken chili, plant-based cheese chili, smoky turkey bacon chili, comfort food, healthy chili, gluten free chili