Description
Easy Green Chicken Chili is a cozy, satisfying dish that brings warmth to family dinners and gatherings. This recipe features mild roasted Hatch peppers and tender rotisserie chicken, making it a quick and delicious option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. In just 40 minutes, you can create a bowl of vibrant flavors that everyone will love. Top it off with crispy tortilla chips and creamy avocado slices for an irresistible finish. This chili is not only tasty but also nutritious, offering a healthy balance of protein and fiber. Whether you’re serving it at a casual get-together or enjoying it as a comforting meal at home, Easy Green Chicken Chili is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 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 or diced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1/4 cup water
- Juice of 1 lime
- Additional cilantro, for garnish
- Slices of avocado, for garnish
- Hot sauce (optional), for garnish
- 10 small corn tortillas, sliced into 1/4 inch strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Spread tortilla slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, sugar, and chili powder. Bake for 15 minutes until crisp.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté diced onion, green bell pepper, corn, and garlic for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in chopped Hatch chiles, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add shredded chicken and chicken stock; bring to a low simmer.
- In a blender, combine cannellini beans with water and cilantro; blend until smooth.
- Stir the bean mixture into the pot to thicken the chili.
- Serve hot with lime juice, avocado slices, cilantro, hot sauce (optional), and crispy tortilla strips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg