Soup season >> all other seasons, amiright?!

And while I’ve got quite the lineup of soup recipes I love and make each season, I’m always looking to add new ones to the list that the whole family can enjoy.

Enter in this Healthy White Chicken Chili, which is honestly quickly climbing to the list as one of my favorite chilis ever.

It’s incredibly easy to make (with both slow cooker crockpot and stovetop options), hearty, super flavorful (especially as leftovers), seriously creamy (without any dairy!) and is filled with gut-healthy nutrients to keep hormones balanced, and your energy and appetite stable all season long. 

Snag all the details, swaps, tips and recipe below!

GUT HEALTHY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI INGREDIENTS

+ BONE BROTH

Bone broth is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium and potassium essential for fertility, a healthy pregnancy and postpartum healing. It also contains gut-healing compounds like glutamine, glycine, collagen and proline that reduce intestinal inflammation and support your thyroid gland.

+ WHITE BEANS

White beans are packed with fiber (11g in one cup of cooked beans!) which work to improve digestive health and increase regularity (super important for detoxing excess estrogen that can lead to hormonal imbalances). They’re also high in resistant starch which works to increase beneficial gut bacteria. 

+ LEAFY GREENS

I love an opportunity to sneak leafy greens like spinach, swiss chard or kale into anything, as they work to lower inflammation and fuel the growth of good gut bacteria. 

GUT HEALTHY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI RECIPE SWAPS

+ TO MAKE SPICY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

This chili is naturally mild, so if you like it spicy be sure to swap the mild chiles for hot and add in more red pepper flakes. 

+ TO MAKE EXTRA THICK WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

To make this recipe extra thick try whisking a tbsp of arrowroot starch in with the bone broth before adding it to the soup. 

+ TO MAKE EXTRA CREAMY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Swap the bone broth for another can of full-fat coconut milk to make extra creamy. I also recommend topping with coconut yogurt or a lactose-free sour cream.

GUT HEALTHY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI TIPS

+ TOP WITH A HEALTHY FAT

Healthy fats are critical for sex hormone production. Try drizzling some extra virgin olive oil or topping with coconut yogurt or a lactose-free sour cream for a boost of flavor and satiating macronutrients.

+ SPRINKLE WITH CILANTRO + LIME 

Cilantro is known as a medicinal herb that aids in detoxification, helping your body eliminate excess toxins that can lead to hormonal imbalance. Lime helps to secrete digestive juices to help you properly absorb the nutrients of this slow cooker chicken taco soup recipe.

+ ADD IN MORE VEGGIES

I love adding in cauliflower rice and greens like kale or collards for an extra liver supportive and hormone balancing boost (cruciferous veggies help to detox excess estrogen and other toxins).

MORE HEALTHY CHILI + SOUP RECIPES 

+ HEALTHY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACO SOUP

+ BISON + BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHILI (PART OF MY FREE! FALL RECIPE DOWNLOAD)

+ PALEO TURKEY + SWEET POTATO CHILI

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Healthy White Chicken Chili *Crockpot + Stovetop Options*

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This delicious + healthy white chicken chili is super creamy, naturally dairy-free & easy to make (with both crockpot & stovetop options).

PREP TIME:	TOTAL TIME:
10 Mins	00:40 Mins

• Author: Lauren Chambers

• Servings: 6-8

• Recipe Type: Entree, Soup, Side

• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp avocado oil or grass-fed ghee
• 2 pounds (2 packages) boneless skinless chicken thighs *can sub for breast*
• 2 tsp sea salt
• black pepper to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 yellow or sweet onion, diced
• 1 heaping tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 15 oz cans of great northern beans, drained and rinsed *I like this brand which pressure-cooks their beans to optimize digestion*
• 2 4 oz cans mild green chiles *swap for hot if you like spicy*
• 3 cups bone broth
• juice of 2 limes
• 1 cup full-fat coconut cream *can swap for coconut milk*
• 2 cups organic sweet corn kernels
• 2-3 cups spinach, swiss chard, kale or other leafy greens, chopped
• Optional Toppings: red pepper flakes, cilantro, lime, green onions, chives, coconut yogurt, dairy-free sour cream

Instructions

CROCKPOT / SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS: 

1. Add the oil, chicken, onions, garlic, seasonings, beans, and green chilies to the slow cooker and stir until well combined.
2. Next, add the bone broth and lime juice to the slow cooker and cover with lid.
3. Cook the chili on low for 4-6 hours until the chicken is tender and shreddable.
4. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the meat before adding it back to the slow cooker.
5. Next, stir in the coconut cream, leafy greens and corn kernels to the chili. Let the chili cook for another 30 minutes until everything is heated through.

STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS: 

1. Heat a large stove-top pot over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil or grass-fed ghee, letting it melt.
2. Season chicken thighs with 1 tsp of sea salt and black pepper. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and then remove from the pot. You may need to do this in 2 batches to evenly brown all of the chicken.
3. Lower the heat to medium and add the diced onion to the pot. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
4. Add the garlic and all seasonings and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Stir in the white beans, green chilies, bone broth, lime juice and browned chicken and bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
6. Once cooked, remove chicken thighs from the pot and use two forks to shred the meat, then add back to the pot.
7. Stir in the coconut cream, leafy greens and corn kernels and simmer for another 5 minutes, until greens are wilted and soup is heated through.
8. Top with toppings of choice and enjoy!

Notes

*This soup makes a large portion and tastes great as leftovers. Store in a large glass or stainless steel container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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