Description
Easy Green Chicken Chili is a deliciously comforting dish that brings together the mild heat of roasted Hatch peppers and tender shredded chicken. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this chili can be ready in just 40 minutes, making it both quick and satisfying. Topped with crispy tortilla chips and creamy avocado, it’s sure to please kids and adults alike. Enjoy a bowlful of warmth and flavor that’s also packed with nutritious ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mild roasted Hatch green chiles, chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can cannellini beans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread corn tortilla slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle tortilla strips with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, sugar, and chili powder. Bake for 15 minutes until crispy.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions, green bell peppers, corn, and garlic in olive oil for about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the roasted chiles, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken and chicken stock; bring to a low simmer.
- Blend cannellini beans with water and cilantro until smooth; mix into the chili to thicken.
- Add lime juice before serving and garnish with avocado slices, cilantro leaves, and hot sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg