Quick and Easy Green Chicken Chili

Quick and Easy Green Chicken Chili

Mexican Chicken with Jalapeño and Peppers

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

287
calories
10,1g
fat
21,1g
carbohydrates
27,7g
protein
54mg
cholesterol
835mg
sodium
Quick and Easy Green Chicken Chili

Recipe Description

This Quick and Easy Green Chicken Chili is Mexican chili night made and with no hassle. Simple to make and quickly addictive, if spicy is your thing then this is the recipe for you!

Shredded chicken with cannellini beans, sweet corn, peppers and fresh jalapeño, filled, flavored and spiced up with garlic, coriander, cumin, salsa verde and Tabasco green pepper sauce and served with tortilla chips, avocado slices, cilantro, sour cream, red onions and drizzles of lime juice for the real deal! 

To make Quick and Easy Green Chicken Chili, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Quick and Easy Green Chicken Chili

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook vegetables

    5 min
    Step 1 - Quick and Easy Green Chicken Chili

    In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add 1 diced onion, 1 cup of fresh sweet corn, 1 minced jalapeño and 2 diced cubanelle peppers. Cook, while tossing, for about 5-6 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.

  2. 2

    Add flavor

    2 min
    Step 2 - Quick and Easy Green Chicken Chili

    Add 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of coriander and 3 tbsp of hot sauce. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Add chicken, salsa and beans

    3 min
    Step 3 - Quick and Easy Green Chicken Chili

    Add 4 cups chicken stock, 3 cups of shredded cooked chicken, 1 cup of salsa verde, ½ can of cannellini beans and ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper each. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes.

  4. 4

    Blend beans

    10 min
    Step 4 - Quick and Easy Green Chicken ChiliStep 4 - Quick and Easy Green Chicken Chili

    In a food processor, blend the remaining ½ can of cannellini beans with ½ cup of cilantro and ¼ cup of water until smooth and creamy. Add the bean mixture to the pan with chicken and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until thickened to your preference.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Quick and Easy Green Chicken Chili

    Sprinkle with lime juice and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately with some Mexican sides of your choice such as avocado slices, cilantro leaves, more hot sauce and tortilla chips.

It’s a Mexican fiesta and you don’t want to miss out on our Quick and Easy Green Chicken Chili. Simple doesn’t mean boring and this dish is overflowing with flavor, spice and everything nice. Let us know what you think and share some of your pictures with us. Tag #cookmerecipes in your own posts online for us to see.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Xavier
January 3, 2025
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This Green Chicken Chili is off the charts! I whipped it up for my game night, and my buddies couldn't get enough. Quick to make and packed with flavor! So good.

Giulia
July 12, 2024
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This chili is amazing! I made it for my husband last weekend. We both loved the kick from the jalapeño and fresh lime. So easy to pop everything in one pot! Perfect for a cozy night. Highly recommend!

Isabel
June 14, 2024
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Delicious and simple. My kids love this chili. I made it for dinner last week, and everyone keep asking for more. Perfect for family night.

Greg
January 25, 2024
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Dude, this chili is bomb! Whipped it up for fam night and it rocked.

Olivia
December 5, 2023
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Superb! I made this chili for a cozy night in, and it turned out amazing. The mix of flavors was just perfect, and the spice level was right up my alley. My friends loved it too! Can’t wait to make it again!

Hannah Lewis
October 22, 2023
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Yummy! I made this for taco night with my fam, and they loved it! It was so easy to prep, I spent more time enjoying with them than cooking. The spices are perfect! Will definitely be a regular in our meals!

Quinn Parker
October 14, 2023
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Absolutely delicious dish!

Zabelle84
October 5, 2023
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Family loved it

Wendy Smith
August 7, 2023
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Delicious!

Bree
July 8, 2023
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So good chili! My husband and I tried this for game night, and it was a hit. The flavors remind me of the chili my mom used to make, making it a special dish for us.

Wendy
June 19, 2023
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This chili rocks! Made it for the fam and they can't stop raving. Super easy too! I'll be makin' this for all our game nights. Thanks a million!

Lisa
April 26, 2023
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I loved making this chili for my friends game night. It's so simple and packed with flavor. Everyone keeps asking for the recipe. Definitely my go-to now!

Daisy
July 18, 2022
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Simply delicious chili!

ChiliCathy
February 22, 2021
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This chili is amazing. I made it for my friends last game night, and they loved it. So satisfying and easy to prepare.

Leo
December 6, 2020
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This Green Chicken Chili is a game changer. I whipped it up for mates last night, and they couldn't get enough. Simple, delish, and just the right kick!

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