Quick and Easy Green Chicken Chili

Steps to make

1. 1

   Cook vegetables

   5 min
   

   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
   

   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.

4. 3

   Add chicken, salsa and beans

   3 min
   

   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.

5. 4

   Blend beans

   10 min
   

   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.

6. 5

   Serve

   

   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.