Lean Green Chicken Chili Recipe

Name: Lean Green Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, divided; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4 inch pieces; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup chopped poblano pepper (1-2 medium); 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, finely minced; 2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-fat chicken broth; 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cups salsa verde (green salsa) or (10 ounce) can green enchilada sauce; 2 tablespoons minced cilantro

Servings: persons

8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, divided
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup chopped poblano pepper (1-2 medium)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, finely minced
2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-fat chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cups salsa verde (green salsa) or (10 ounce) can green enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons minced cilantro

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Cut 4 tortillas in half and stack them one on top of the other. Cut into 1/2-inch strips & toss with 1 teaspoon oil.
3
Spread tortilla strips in a single layer in a baking pan. Bake 10-12 minutes or until crisp, stirring once. Remove from oven and set aside.
4
Fold each of the remaining 4 tortillas into quarters & and coarsely grate using a box grater or your favorite method. Set aside. (Cook's note - I opted to just finely chop the tortillas rather than grating).
5
Toss chicken pieces with cumin.
6
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon of oil in a large soup pan, add chicken and cook 5 minutes. Remove chicken.
7
Add poblano peppers, onion and garlic to pan. Cook and stir 3 minutes.
8
Stir in chicken, broth, beans, salsa and grated tortillas.
9
Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
10
Stir in cilantro, ladle into soup bowls and top with baked tortilla strips.

601

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, divided, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4 inch pieces, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Lean Green Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lean Green Chicken Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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