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Dairy Free White Chicken Chili

This dairy-free version of white chicken chili is rich and comforting, with a balance of spices and textures. It comes together quickly if you use pre-cooked chicken!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword dairy free white chicken chili
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 361 kcal
Author Dairy Free for Baby

Ingredients

For the chili:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 cans (4-oz each) diced green chiles
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (reduce to ⅛ tsp if you want less spice)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup beer (double check to ensure dairy-free)
  • 2 cans cannellini beans
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 1 cup dairy-free shredded cheddar cheese recommend Violife
  • Salt and pepper, optional to taste (I usually just add a few shakes of pepper, as many of the canned ingredients are high in salt already)

Optional for topping:

  • Cilantro, chopped
  • Avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped
  • Jalapeno, sliced

Instructions

  1. Place a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow to heat.
  2. Add the onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.

  3. Add the jalapeno, garlic, green chiles, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.

  4. Add the chicken broth, beer, and beans and simmer for 10 minutes.

  5. Stir in the cooked chicken and dairy-free cheese and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until everything is hot and well combined. Remove from heat. When cooled slightly, taste a spoonful and season with salt and pepper if needed.

  6. Serve with chopped cilantro, avocado, and jalapeño slices (if using).

Recipe Notes

  • Many beers are dairy-free, however there are beers (certain chocolate stouts for example) that may be brewed with dairy products or derivatives.
  • If purchasing pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, double check to ensure dairy free and ask about cross contamination risk if that's a concern for you. You can always cook chicken breast at home yourself and shred for this recipe.

 

Nutrition facts (approximate per serving, does not include optional toppings): 361 calories, 10.5 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 1200 mg sodium, 33.5 g carbohydrate, 6.5 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 31 g protein, Vitamin D: 0%, Calcium: 12%, Iron: 27%, Potassium: 20%