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white chicken chili with quesadillas and lime wedges in white bowl.

Favorite Green Chicken Chili

5 from 2 ratings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 4 small poblano peppers
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • ½ onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 8 ounces canned green chiles do not drain
  • 15 ounces canned white beans do not drain
  • 3-4 cups chicken stock
  • salt as needed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the broiler to high. Arrange the bell pepper and poblano peppers whole on a baking sheet. Broil for about 5 minutes on each side, turning occasionally, until charred and blackened on the outside.
  • Remove the peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. When cool enough to handle, remove the skins and seeds/stems/ribs from the peppers. Chop the peppers and use for the chili.
  • When the peppers are roasted, make the chili. Preheat a soup pot to medium-high heat with the olive oil. When hot, add the chicken and cook, breaking up with a spoon as you go, for about 7 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, and cumin with a sprinkle of salt. Stir to combine, and let the onion cook for about 3 minutes until soft.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the pot: white beans and green chiles (not drained), roasted peppers, and stock. Stir to combine and taste; add several more pinches of salt to your preferences.
  • This chili is mild; feel free to add more cumin or some hot sauce if you'd like.
  • Let the chili simmer for 10-15 minutes, then serve with any toppings you like. Enjoy!
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