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chicken chili

A flavorful and hearty chicken chili perfect for comforting dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 poblano pepper poblano pepper seeds removed and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans Great Northern beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 can diced Hatch green chilis 8 ounces in your heat preference
  • 3 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup cream half-and-half, or evaporated milk
  • optional toppings shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, hot sauce, chopped cilantro

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.
  2. Add the onion and poblano pepper, and cook until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken and stir until the chicken is mostly cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, and salt, and stir to combine. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Add the chicken broth, beans, corn, and green chilis. Stir to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the cream.
  8. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with optional toppings.

Notes

Enjoy this hearty and flavorful chicken chili on a cold day!