Description
This creamy AIP/Paleo White Chicken Chili is the ultimate quick and easy one-pot meal — rich, comforting, and perfect for cozy weeknight dinners. With juicy shredded chicken, savory herbs and spices, creamy coconut broth, and vibrant, fresh flavors, this beanless white chicken chili with coconut cream is sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups celery, diced
- 3 large cloves garlic, sliced
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2.5 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- zest of one lime
- juice of one lime
- 3 cups sodium free chicken bone broth
- 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 cups full fat, additive free coconut cream
- avocado, for garnish
- green or red onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Step: To a large stockpot add olive oil and heat on medium heat.
- Step: Add onion, celery and garlic and cook until fragrant and onions turn translucent.
- Step: Add chicken thighs, sea salt, dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, ground ginger, and lime zest. Stir the pot occasionally so that the chicken browns on all sides (approximately 5 minutes).
- Step: Reduce heat slightly and add lime juice, chicken broth and cilantro. Allow to simmer 20 – 25 minutes.
- Step: Transfer the chicken to a bowl and use two forks to shred it completely before returning to soup.
- Step: Return to medium heat, add coconut cream and allow to come to a boil.
- Step: Taste and adjust salt as necessary.
- Step: Remove from heat and garnish individual portions with sliced avocado, cilantro, green or red onions, as desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Freeze in ziplock bags or glass containers for up to 2 months. To thicken, you can allow liquids to reduce longer or add a slurry of tapioca or arrowroot starch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Mains
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 820 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 62 g
- Saturated Fat: 41 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: white chicken chili, AIP, paleo, dairy-free, beanless chili, one-pot meal, coconut cream