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Poblano White Chicken Chili

Poblano White Chicken Chili

Poblano White Chicken Chili is a flavorful and comforting dish that comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large stockpot
  • blender

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small white onion, peeled and diced
  • 2 large poblano peppers, cored and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 15-ounce cans white or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken about 1 pound
  • fine sea salt
  • freshly-cracked black pepper

Toppings

  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • diced avocado
  • diced red or green onions
  • fresh lime wedges
  • grated or crumbled cheese
  • sliced jalapeños
  • sour cream
  • tortilla strips

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and poblano peppers and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 more minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken stock, ground cumin, chili powder and stir to combine.
  • While the soup is heating, ladle out about 1 cup of the soup and transfer it to a blender. Add one can of rinsed and drained beans to the blender too, then purée until smooth.
  • Add the purée, chicken, and the remaining 2 cans of beans to the soup and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer. Then reduce heat to medium-low to maintain the simmer and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve warm, garnished with lots of your favorite toppings.

Notes

Leftover chili can be transferred to food storage containers and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg
Keyword chicken, Chili, Comfort Food, Healthy, poblano
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