Low Acid Chicken Chili Recipe

low acid chicken chili. warm. creamy. not spicy. not tomato-y. honestly… it’s like chili’s chill little cousin who doesn’t try to burn your throat. ready in 30 min. no regrets.

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Ingredients Needed

1.5 lbs chicken breasts: boneless, skinless. nothing aged.
1 small onion: optional if you’re sensitive.
2 garlic cloves: skip if it bugs your stomach. or roast it first.
1 tbsp avocado oil: gut-friendly, doesn’t taste like anything.
3 cups low sodium chicken broth: no tomato, no citric acid junk.
2 cans white beans (great Northern or cannellini): rinse ’em good.
2 cups corn: frozen or fresh. no canned stuff unless it’s just corn + water.
4 oz canned diced green chilies: skip or sub – not low acid.
1 tsp ground cumin: earthy, not acidic.
½ tsp oregano: dried, gentle.
½ tsp chili powder: optional, mild only.
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper: honestly… skip if your gut’s grumpy.
1 tsp salt: keep it light.
½ tsp black pepper: optional.
small bunch cilantro: optional but fresh.
½ cup plain or Greek yogurt: low fat, no added weird stuff.
juice of 1 lime: skip. or add a TINY splash if you can handle it.
toppings: skip chips. avocado = maybe. more yogurt = yes.

How To Make Low Acid Chicken Chili

Sauté aromatics:
onion + garlic in oil. 3 min. smells good.
add spices – cumin, oregano, (chili powder if you’re feeling brave). stir 30 sec.

Mash some beans:
just a cup. fork. bowl. mash til chunky. thickens the chili.

Build the chili:
chicken, broth, beans (whole + mashed), corn. skip the green chilies – not acid-friendly. bring to a boil. cover. simmer 20 min.

Shred chicken:
take it out. shred with forks like you’re mad at it. put it back in.

Final touches:
stir in yogurt. no lime if you’re serious about low acid. cilantro if you want. done.

Recipe Tips

skip lime + chilies for real low acid. they’re sneaky acid bombs.
use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream or cream cheese. way safer.
mash beans = creamy texture without dairy overload.
rotisserie chicken? nah. might be too seasoned or citrus-soaked.

How to Store & Reheat

Room Temperature: nope. eat it or chill it.
Fridge: 5 days. sealed tight.
Freezer: 3 months max. thaw gently, low heat, no microwave blast.

Nutrition Facts (Approx. per serving)

Calories: 345
Sodium: 664mg
Protein: 22g
Fat: 12g
Carbs: 40g
Fibre: 10g
Sugar: 5g

FAQs

Is this really low acid?

yep – if you skip the lime + green chilies. no tomatoes, no vinegar.

Can I use rotisserie chicken?

eh. check ingredients. if it’s citrus-brined or spiced, skip it.

What can I use instead of yogurt?

plain coconut yogurt works. or leave it out.

Are white beans low acid?

yes. rinse them well. they’re gentle and high fiber.

Is chili powder safe?

only mild, no-citric versions. or skip it.