Description
Easy Green Chicken Chili is a comforting dish that brings together the smoky essence of roasted Hatch peppers and tender rotisserie chicken, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. This quick recipe can be ready in just 40 minutes, utilizing fresh, frozen, or jarred Hatch chiles based on what you have available. A hit with kids and adults alike, it pairs wonderfully with crispy tortilla chips and creamy avocado. Whether you’re looking for a healthy meal packed with protein and fiber or a freezer-friendly option, this chili is sure to please.
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Yellow onion
- Green bell pepper
- Sweet corn
- Garlic
- Mild roasted Hatch green chiles
- Ground cumin
- Paprika
- Chicken stock
- Cooked shredded chicken
- Cannellini beans
- Lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread tortilla strips on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, sugar, and chili powder. Bake for 15 minutes.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion, bell pepper, corn, and garlic for 5–6 minutes.
- Add roasted chiles, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for another 3–4 minutes. Stir in chicken and broth; simmer on low for 5 minutes.
- Blend cannellini beans with water until smooth and mix back into the pot.
- Add lime juice to taste; garnish with avocado slices, cilantro, hot sauce if desired, and crispy tortilla strips before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg