Green Tortilla Chili Recipe

Name: Green Tortilla Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 rotisserie-cooked chicken, stripped and shredded or 1 -1 1/2 lb leftover roast cooked turkey, shredded; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO); 1 large onion, chopped; 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 (16 ounce) jar tomatillo salsa; 12 ounces beer, any brand you like (approx size); 1 quart chicken stock; 4 cups tortilla chips, divided (should be approx.4 handfuls); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, to taste (recipe calls for 1 handful); 2 limes, juice of

Servings: persons

1 rotisserie-cooked chicken, stripped and shredded or 1 -1 1/2 lb leftover roast cooked turkey, shredded
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 large onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (16 ounce) jar tomatillo salsa
12 ounces beer, any brand you like (approx size)
1 quart chicken stock
4 cups tortilla chips, divided (should be approx.4 handfuls)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, to taste (recipe calls for 1 handful)
2 limes, juice of

1
Heat oil over medium-high in a heavy pot.
2
Add onions, garlic, and jalapeno until soft, approximately 4 minutes.
3
Toss in chili powder and cumin, and cook for another minute.
4
Stir in the tomatillo salsa, beer and stock.
5
Bring to a boil(bubbling) then add the chicken or turkey.
6
Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
7
While that cooks, grind up 2 handfuls of the chips and the cilantro leaves in your food processor, or chop leaves and crush chips with flat of knife if not available.
8
Stir into the chili and continue to cook until it thickens, about 8-10 minutes.
9
Remove from heat, add lime juice and spoon into bowls, serve with a side of chips or fresh tortillas.
10
Garnish with sour cream and shredded cheese, if desired.
11
Enjoy!;).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 rotisserie-cooked chicken, stripped and shredded or 1 -1 1/2 lb leftover roast cooked turkey, shredded, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), 1 large onion, chopped, 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Green Tortilla Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Green Tortilla Chili

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