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Green Chicken Chili

This Green Chicken Chili is comforting, spicy and a breeze to throw together, using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. A perfect fall meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine TexMex
Servings 6 servings
Calories 268 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting board and knife
  • Dutch oven or large pot
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded about 2 cups
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ tsp cayenne (Omit for a more mild chili)
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 4 oz cans diced green chilis (Reduce to 1 can for a more mild flavor)
  • 1 15 oz can hominy, drained I prefer white hominy, but yellow would work fine.
  • 1 15 oz can corn, drained
  • 6 cups chicken broth (This recipe is especially delicious with homemade broth, but any quality chicken broth will work.)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • juice of 2 limes
  • salt & pepper to taste

For serving

  • crushed tortilla chips (optional, for serving)
  • chopped green onions (optional, for serving)
  • shredded cheese (optional, for serving)
  • sliced avocado (optional, for serving)

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large heavy pot with a lid over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add chopped onions and sautee over medium/medium-high heat for about 4 minutes until softened.
  • Add in crushed garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add in diced green chilis and cook for another minute or so.
  • Add in cayenne, cumin, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, salt, hominy, corn and shredded chicken and cook for 1 minute until combined and heated through.
  • Stream in 6 cups of chicken broth bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn heat to low, cover and continue to simmer on low for around 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and cilantro.
  • Squeeze in the juice of 2 limes and taste for seasoning. Add additional salt & pepper if necessary.
  • If desired, serve with crushed tortilla chips, green onions, avocados, shredded cheese and/or a dollop of sour cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsSodium: 957mgSugar: 5.1gFiber: 2.2gPotassium: 186mgCalories: 268kcalMonounsaturated Fat: 1.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 7.2gFat: 12.6gProtein: 7.2gCarbohydrates: 26g
Keyword 30 minute meal, Chicken, Chili
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