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Now that the days are getting cooler, I love having a big pot of chili or a hearty soup simmering away. 🍂

This is one of my favourite healthy—but totally delicious—chili recipes. It’s lighter than most versions, yet packed with protein, flavour, and fibre.

What really makes this chili stand out is the delicious combination of spices and herbs. The cumin, ancho chili, and curry spices create a wonderful depth of flavour with just the right amount of warmth and spice.

You can dress this chili up with your favourite toppings and serve it alongside a loaf of fresh, warm bread for the perfect cozy meal. 🌶️🥣🍞

It’s hearty, nourishing, flavourful, and exactly the kind of meal I crave on a cool fall day!

I’ve served this chili as a delicious dinner after a day of hiking or skiing, especially when I’ve had company over, and it has always been a crowd-pleaser.

To dress it up a little, I love serving warm, fresh bread in an elegant linen bread basket. It’s such a simple touch, but it makes the meal feel extra special and inviting.

Check out my instructions for creating this easy and elegant bread basket—it’s the perfect finishing touch for a cozy meal shared with family and friends.

Fresh warm bread in my napkin bread basket…tres chic!

Instructions for creating my elegant bread basket:

White Bean and Chicken Chili

A very healthy, nutritious, high protein, high fibre meal.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 shallots chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 tablespoon tarragon
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 3 ribs celery chopped
  • 3 large carrots chopped
  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 2 15-ounce cans cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups bunch swiss chard or spinach stems removed, leaves chopped into small pieces
  • Salt and Pepper for seasoning

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon green onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoon cheese grated or shaved pieces

Instructions
 

  • Chop up all the Vegetables. (shallots, garlic, peppers, carrots, celery)
  • In a large dutch oven or deep pan heat olive oil and saute the shallots and garlic until the shallots are translucent. Add the spices and toast them for 2 minutes.
  • Add the ground chicken to the shallots and garlic mixture. Mix well, breaking up the ground chicken into small pieces. Saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, tomato paste, and canned tomatoes. Stir well.
  • Add beans, spinach, tarragon, oregano, chili flakes (if using). Let the chili cook for an hour.
  • Garnish with cilantro, green onion, grated cheese or with small shaved cheese pieces.
  • Serve with warm fresh bread.
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