Healthy Postpartum Meal Prep: High Protein White Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds chicken thighs
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can green chiles
• 1.5 cup corn
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1.5 cups cottage cheese
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• Optional: rice, shredded white cheddar cheese, avocado, cilantro, green onion

Directions

1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Brown chicken thighs and onion on medium high heat.
3. Add browned chicken thighs, onion, garlic, dry seasonings, chiles, beans, corn, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.
4. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
5. Remove chicken thighs and shred with fork. Return the chicken to the slow cooker.
6. Blend cottage cheese, 1 cup of broth from slow cooker, and juice of 2 limes in blender until smooth. Return to crock pot and mix thoroughly.
7. Serve on its own or over rice. Top with avocado, cilantro, and shredded white cheddar cheese on top.
8. Enjoy!