🌶️ Green Chile Chicken Chili (Serves 4–6)

⏱ Time

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Cook: 35–45 minutes

• Total: ~1 hour

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 500 g (1 lb) boneless chicken breast or thighs, diced

• 2 cups cooked white beans (or canned, drained & rinsed)

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1½ cups green chiles (roasted, canned, or fresh; chopped)

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp ground coriander (optional)

• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Optional:

  • ½ tsp chili flakes or green chili powder

  • ½ cup corn

  • ½ cup heavy cream or cream cheese (for creamy chili)

  • Fresh cilantro or lime juice for garnish

🔪 Preparation

1. Chop onion, garlic, chicken, and green chiles.

2. Rinse beans if using canned.

🍲 Cooking Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until soft.

3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Add chicken, cumin, oregano, coriander, salt, and pepper.

5. Cook until chicken is lightly browned (5–6 minutes).

6. Stir in green chiles, beans, and chicken broth.

7. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25–30 minutes.

8. For creamy chili, stir in cream or cream cheese during the last 5 minutes.

9. Taste and adjust seasoning.

10. Serve hot with toppings.

🍽 Topping Ideas

• Fresh cilantro

• Lime wedges

• Shredded cheese

• Sour cream or yogurt

• Tortilla chips or bread

❓ Q & A Section

Q: Is green chile chicken chili spicy?

A: It’s usually mild to medium. Heat depends on the type of green chiles used. Add chili flakes for extra spice.

Q: Can I use leftover or rotisserie chicken?

A: Yes! Add cooked chicken during the last 10–15 minutes of simmering.

Q: What green chiles work best?

A:

• Hatch chiles

• Anaheim chiles

• Poblano chiles

• Canned mild green chiles (easy option)

Q: How can I thicken the chili?

A:

• Mash some beans

• Simmer uncovered longer

• Add a spoon of cream cheese

Q: Can I make it in a slow cooker?

A: Yes. Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.

Q: How long do leftovers last?

A: Store in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Q: Can I make it dairy-free?

A: Absolutely—just skip the cream and cheese.