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Paleo White Chicken Chili (Whole30, Keto)

January 11, 2018 by Jean Choi 58 Comments

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Grab a copy of my new cookbook, Korean Paleo: 80 Bold-Flavored, Gluten- and Grain-Free Recipes!

Delicious and creamy Paleo White Chicken Chili is an easy and comforting weeknight dinner that’s Whole30 compliant and full of flavor!

Hi friends! Did you see my NEW COOKBOOK announcement? I’m so so thrilled to let you know that I’ve been working on a Korean Paleo cookbook and it will be out in December 2018. Not only is this one of my biggest dreams coming true, it is one of the best moments in my blogging career and I’m so thankful for this opportunity.

It’s been my goal for the past 2 years to have a paleo cookbook with all the delicious Korean foods I grew up on, which is why you haven’t been seeing many Korean recipes on this blog. I’ve been saving it all for this little dream of mine!  I’ll keep you updated about it as I keep working, but I’ll be talking about it more and more in a few months. So in the meantime… let’s talk about this recipe!

Which one do you like better: traditional red chili or white chili?

If you asked me before I started making white chili at home, I would have picked red chili all the way. But this Paleo White Chicken Chili has been on rotation in our house for several weeks now and the hubs and I just can’t get enough.

Not only is the creaminess of this chili just like a blanket in a bowl, I love how you can really taste the spices without them being overpowered by strong flavor of tomatoes that’s usually in red chili. It’s just so comforting and flavorful, and best of all, super easy to make!

Another great part about this recipe is all the yummy toppings that you can put on it which adds additional flavor and textures. For me, I can go wild with all the cilantro and avocado slices, but you can customize the toppings with whatever you like, such as jalapeño slices, cheese, sour cream, lime juice, and tortilla chips. 

Paleo White Chicken Chili (Whole30, Keto)

Delicious and creamy Paleo White Chicken Chili is an easy and comforting weeknight dinner that's Whole30 compliant and full of flavor!
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Keyword: Chicken chili, keto chili, low carb chili, low carb soups, whole30 chili recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 352kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 celery sticks chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeded and membranes removed, diced
  • 1½ lbs skinless boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
  • 4 cups bone broth or chicken broth
  • 4 oz can of diced green chili
  • 14 oz can of full fat coconut milk
  • Optional garnish: cilantro avocado slices, and/or more jalapeño slices

Instructions

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Nutrition Facts
Paleo White Chicken Chili (Whole30, Keto)
Amount Per Serving (1 serving - makes 6)
Calories 352 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Cholesterol 108mg36%
Sodium 652mg28%
Potassium 555mg16%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 380IU8%
Vitamin C 16.4mg20%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 3.2mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


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By Jean Choi | January 11, 2018

Comments

  1. Joni Gomes says

    January 15, 2018 at 8:05 am

    This looks mouthwatering!! Definitely trying this recipe!

    Reply
  2. Megan Stevens says

    January 15, 2018 at 8:33 am

    Oh, congrats, Jean, on your upcoming cookbook!! How exciting!!!! I love Korean food and so look forward to it. This soup looks amazing. Love the fat and avocado, lovely.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 17, 2018 at 9:01 pm

      Thanks so much, Megan!!

      Reply
  3. linda spiker says

    January 15, 2018 at 9:00 am

    Oh. MY. Goodness. I want a bowl for breakfast. I really need to eat before perusing food websites lol

    Reply
  4. Yang says

    January 15, 2018 at 10:12 am

    Jean, I can’t wait to see your cookbook! I LOVE Korean foods so much because they are so comforting and nourishing. Well, in fact everything you make are super healthy and delicious – so you have convinced to try white chili. Again, can’t wait to see your even healthier spin on Korean foods 🙂

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 17, 2018 at 9:02 pm

      Aw, thanks so much! It’s been so much fun recreating some of my favorite Korean recipes. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Tessa@tessadomesticdiva.com says

    January 15, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    I can’t wait to see your new cookbook!! And this soup, dream!! I just love creamy soups, pinning to try!

    Reply
  6. Yvonne says

    January 16, 2018 at 6:35 am

    I can’t wait to try out this chili. Perfect for the cold weather.

    Reply
  7. Lindsey Dietz says

    January 16, 2018 at 8:49 am

    Congrats, Jean! I can’t wait to see your book! And this chili is perfect!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 17, 2018 at 9:02 pm

      Thanks so much, Lindsey!

      Reply
  8. Monique says

    January 17, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    Looking so beautiful and cosy! And congratulations on your cookbook – that’s awesome!!

    Reply
  9. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    January 18, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    This is the best looking white chicken chili I have seen, it looks delicious!!!!

    Reply
  10. Mira says

    January 19, 2018 at 5:11 am

    I have all of the ingredients so can’t wait to make this!!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 19, 2018 at 8:04 am

      Awesome. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂

      Reply
      • Evelyn says

        December 28, 2019 at 12:23 pm

        Can you put vegetables in this?

        Reply
        • Jean Choi says

          December 29, 2019 at 7:57 am

          Yes. It actually has veggies in it but feel free to add more if you’d like.

          Reply
  11. Leslie-Anne says

    January 20, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    This looks awesome. I’m putting in on my meal plan this week! It’s right up my alley!

    Reply
  12. Tatiana says

    January 24, 2018 at 11:43 pm

    Very pretty photos. My husband is a big fan of chilies and stews, i will cook it for him on a weekend!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 25, 2018 at 7:41 am

      Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  13. Tanya says

    January 28, 2018 at 9:36 pm

    Congrats on the cookbook! I am just loving that beige speckled bowl that the chili is in! Can I ask where it’s from?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 29, 2018 at 8:23 am

      Thank you so much! I actually made it at a pottery class I attended a while ago. But I think you can find similar ones on Etsy.

      Reply
  14. Wendy says

    December 17, 2019 at 3:02 pm

    Instructions link is broke, cannot view recipe.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      December 18, 2019 at 4:12 pm

      So sorry about that! It should work now.

      Reply
  15. Brandi says

    December 19, 2019 at 5:24 pm

    Tried this recipe tonight, so good! Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      December 19, 2019 at 10:15 pm

      So glad you enjoyed!!

      Reply
  16. Alex Porta says

    December 28, 2019 at 2:06 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing recipe Jean thanks for sharing. I tried it over Christmas and it was delicious! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      December 29, 2019 at 7:56 am

      So glad you enjoyed!!

      Reply
  17. Jessica says

    January 2, 2020 at 7:05 am

    Can’t wait to try this recipe! What extra veggies would you recommend putting in it?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 2, 2020 at 10:27 am

      You can try mushrooms, or even root veggies like potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots. You can also try stirring in leafy greens like spinach at the end!

      Reply
  18. Jaclyn W says

    January 4, 2020 at 6:08 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is awesome. Made it a few weeks ago and my 1 year old, 3 year old and husband all loved it!
    Making it again tomorrow

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 4, 2020 at 8:31 am

      SO glad you enjoyed!!!

      Reply
  19. Hannah says

    February 17, 2020 at 3:09 pm

    This looks great. It is cold and snowy here… perfect day for chili

    Reply
  20. K says

    February 19, 2020 at 7:35 pm

    Can you tell me what your serving size is for the nutrition guide? My son is T1D and we have to count his carbs

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      February 21, 2020 at 2:08 pm

      The whole thing makes 6 servings, so you can divide the whole batch into 6 even portions.

      Reply
  21. Virginia Drummond says

    February 24, 2020 at 12:08 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! I recommend using the optional toppings, as they compliment the chili really well!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      February 24, 2020 at 8:07 pm

      Thanks so much for leaving a review!

      Reply
  22. Krystal says

    May 16, 2020 at 10:13 am

    5 stars
    This was an amazing recipe! Although I had to alter it by using 4 ounces of cream cheese instead of coconut milk because I ran out, it had SO MUCH FLAVOR!!!! Even my children were happy to have leftovers! I also made it in my instant pot because I prefer making my soups in there!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      May 16, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      Sounds amazing!! SO glad your family enjoyed it. 🙂

      Reply
  23. Alycia says

    June 15, 2020 at 10:23 am

    5 stars
    This white chicken chili is delicious! My husband liked it so much he said he wants to put it on the weekly meal rotation! Thank you for the recipe, Jean 🤗

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      June 26, 2020 at 11:05 am

      Aw thank you so much!! So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  24. Emily W. says

    July 2, 2020 at 9:36 am

    I want to make this but before I do, can the jalapeno peppers be optional? I live with an older family member who has Crohn’s Disease and cannot have anything that spicy. Hope to hear from you soon.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      July 2, 2020 at 11:52 am

      Yes, you can just omit!

      Reply
  25. Val says

    July 8, 2020 at 3:13 pm

    5 stars
    This is UNREAL! I sub serrano peppers for the jalapeno because I love little extra heat and add potatoes and carrots to bulk it up. The broth is so flavorful – I’m looking for other recipes with a similar flavor profile now.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      July 15, 2020 at 8:29 am

      Such great additions! Thanks so much for your review, Val.

      Reply
  26. Rachel A. Adamcio says

    August 8, 2020 at 8:11 pm

    This looks delicious! I’m going to try it tomorrow. Is it very spicy as the recipe is written? We don’t mind a little kick, but can’t handle a lot of heat. I can decrease some of the ingredients if so, but thought I would ask first. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      August 10, 2020 at 10:18 am

      No, it’s not that spicy. You can feel free to omit the jalapenos if you are extremely sensitive.

      Reply
  27. MichelleK says

    August 12, 2020 at 10:56 am

    5 stars
    Made this for the first time 2nite. So satisfying! We’re in the middle of a heatwave, but for some reason when I saw this come by in your IG stories I instantly craved it.
    I only had frozen chicken and didn’t want to go to the shop so made this in the instant pot with 3 cups stock. Added the coconut milk after releasing the pressure and let it simmer for 10 mins.
    This will definitely be added to the regular rotation.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      August 13, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed! Amazing idea to make it in the Instant Pot. I need to try that!!

      Reply
  28. Danelle says

    August 19, 2020 at 7:57 pm

    5 stars
    Found this recipe while searching online for Whole30 compliant recipes. So glad I did, it is AMAZING! Avocado on top ties it all together. Can’t wait to explore more recipes.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      August 20, 2020 at 1:58 pm

      Yay! Thank you. Yes – the avocado is always a must for me as well for this recipe.

      Reply
  29. Julie says

    September 4, 2020 at 4:07 pm

    I’ve made this so many times and recommended it to so many friends. Super versatile for so many different lifestyles. LOVE THIS!!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      September 8, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      Amazing. Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  30. Christi says

    September 13, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    This is going to sound like a stupid question. How is the best way to decide into portions. We are just starting keto and this sound delish!!

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      September 14, 2020 at 7:33 am

      You can just divide the soup into 6 equal portions after you make it!

      Reply
  31. Cec Hr says

    September 26, 2020 at 10:28 pm

    Does the coconut milk make it taste like coconut? Sorry if that’s a crazy question. My husband doesn’t like coconut

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      September 27, 2020 at 8:04 am

      I don’t find that it does, but you can try using cashew milk if he’s super sensitive.

      Reply
  32. Brenda says

    October 21, 2020 at 8:50 am

    Very good but no way 10
    Min prep unless you buy everything chopped already!
    Have made several times. Just expect a little more prep time!

    Reply
  33. Bet says

    November 30, 2020 at 5:07 pm

    5 stars
    I love this chili and have made it several times. Tonight it was great at disguising the fact that I was foisting the last of our Thanksgiving turkey leftovers on everyone! 😉 Love all the flavors.

    Reply

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I’m Jean and I’m a Nutritional Therapist (NTP) living in Southern California with my husband and 2 dog babies. On WGGA, you’ll find simple and easy gluten-, dairy-, and processed sugar-free recipes that focus on quality nutrients, and of course, never sacrifice on taste. I believe that the food you love should love you back, making you feel amazing inside and out. I apologize in advance for my inappropriate jokes and misunderstood sarcasm! More About Jean

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