I have a confession. I’ve never really liked plain yogurt.
Like, ever. I know it’s supposed to be some kind of super-food, endorsed by the savviest health trend-setters. Whatev.
Then came along Greek yogurt. I tried it (cuz I’m all about second chances). And it’s good! Not overly tangy like regular plain yogurt. It reminds me of sour cream, and so I’ve starting using it in that manner.
There was my bleu cheese dressing revelation just the other day. Then, one of my interns shared her dill/mint yogurt dip made with Greek yogurt. You’ll find it on top of my Super Fast Turkey Chili every time. And now I’m obsessed. I wondered, could I incorporate this new-found ingredient into a white chicken chili?
My kids feel overloaded by my chili-making sometime. It’s just all tomatoes, all the time. So, white chicken chili is a great alternative that allows me one-pot cooking and still satisfies their palates. After looking through several white chicken chili recipes, I pulled together my own version pretty easily. It’s just what I was aiming for. A warm pot of goodness, with all the hallmarks of a great chili. Fresh flavors from peppers and onions. Fantastic aroma from the cumin, oregano, and garlic. Thick and hearty thanks to the meat and beans. Utterly satisfying on a dark and rainy night.
Where does the Greek yogurt come in? Right at the end. You simply blend one-third of the chili with the Greek yogurt, add it back to the pot and warm it up again. Creamy, thick, delicious and YUM. And suddenly my chili is a great source of calcium, as well as soluble fiber, Vitamin C, and even more protein. Boo-yah!
White Chicken Chili with Greek Yogurt
Creamy, lightly seasoned chicken chili with a secret ingredient - Greek yogurt. An easy stovetop meal that goes great with cornbread and a cold drink!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 small onion, chopped 1 cup
- 1 medium green pepper, seeded and chopped 1 cup
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1 pound chicken tenders, cut in bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper *or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne if you prefer more heat
- 1 15 ounce can white beans (like Great Northern) drained and rinsed
- 1 15 ounce can whole kernel corn drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth lower sodium
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
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In a large non-stick sauce pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add onions and pepper and saute for 3-4 minutes, until they begin to soften. Toss in the garlic and saute for an additional 30 seconds.
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Next, add the chicken, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper, and saute until chicken is browned. Add the drained beans and corn, and the broth. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Transfer about one-third of the chili into a food processor or blender, along with the Greek yogurt. Pulse or blend until well pureed. Add mixture back into saucepan and put over low heat until heated through.
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Serve warm with crusty bread or corn bread and a cold beverage.
ENJOY!!
Recipe turned out excellent- I used frozen corn rather than canned, and topped with cilantro and avocado. Thank you for the brilliant use of Greek yogurt!
I’m so glad it was a hit! It’s been a good while since I’ve made this but seems perfect right now during this stalled winter storm we’re all experiencing!
im trying to make an alfredo sauce with leftover white chicken chili and plain greek yogurt and cheeze parm romano and pepprjack
Looks yummy. I was looking for a recipe that used greek yogurt and I found this. Thank you!
It’s really good – thx for commenting and reminding me to make this soon!
Good stuff Julie! I just replicated your recipe to a ‘T’ and it is T-rific!
It has a Southwestern style that I like and I keep the spiciness low so the kids can enjoy it. All I have to do is add my own splash of heat when we serve it.
Disclosure: although I am Julia’s cousin, I make my comments as fairly and unbiased as possible. Although, Julia is certainly more awesome due to her familial relation to me. :p
LOL!!!!! You are too funny. I was already thinking of a similar reply before reading your whole comment. We really ARE related and the familial awesomeness is completely mutual. P.S. I didn’t know you could cook 😉