Green Chicken Chili
This Green Chicken Chili recipe is bursting with tangy, spicy flavor thanks to the secret ingredient of salsa verde. It's a one-pot wonder that's ready in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy it as a soup, with tortillas or over rice.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Green Chicken Chili
Servings: 6
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt divided use
- 3 tbsp avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground coriander optional
- 1 16-ounce jar green salsa (salsa verde)
- 2 cups regular chicken broth
- 2 19- oz cans white beans
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
- Sour cream pickled jalapenos and/or fresh cilantro for garnish
Prepare the Base
In a large pot, heat the avocado oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onions and ½ tsp of salt and sauté until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin and optional ground coriander and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add Remaining Ingredients
Cook the Chicken
Nestle in the chicken breasts, bring to a simmer, cover, and let it cook for about 20 minutes or until the chicken breasts are fully cooked through.
Season and Serve
Add in the chopped cilantro and the juice of one lime. Give it a good stir to mix everything well.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, pickled jalapenos, and/or fresh cilantro.
Only simmer the chicken, don’t boil. You don’t want it to be tough and overcooked on the outside before it’s cooked through on the inside.
*This recipe was tested using regular chicken broth. If using unsalted, you’ll have to add another 1 tsp of kosher salt to season it.
Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1060mg | Potassium: 1069mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 4mg