Vegan White Chicken Chili

Cozy up with a bowl of hearty Vegan White Chicken Chili, a plant-based twist on a classic comfort food! This creamy and flavorful chili features tender shredded jackfruit, protein-packed cannellini beans, and a rich coconut milk base infused with smoky paprika, zesty cumin, and a hint of heat from diced jalapeño and green chiles. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings, this one-pot recipe comes together in just 45 minutes and delivers bold flavors without the meat. Serve it with crunchy tortilla chips or crusty bread and finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for an irresistible, vegan-friendly meal that everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
• 4 ounces canned green chiles
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups jackfruit, drained and shredded
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
• 1 medium lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 1 cup tortilla chips (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and jalapeño (if using) and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the canned green chiles, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Stir and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 5

Add the shredded jackfruit to the pot and stir to combine.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 7

Add the cannellini beans and frozen corn. Stir well and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in the coconut milk and lime juice. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 9

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 10

Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Step 11

Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2819.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2870.5

Total Fat 130.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5622.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 400.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 61.9g	0%
Total Sugars 132.9g
Protein 73.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 768.4mg	0%
Iron 29.8mg	0%
Potassium 7134.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 52.1%