Green Chile, Chicken and Bean Chili

Name: Green Chile, Chicken and Bean Chili
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil; 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped (1 cup); 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 cans (15 to 16 oz each) great northern beans, drained, rinsed; 2 cans (4.5 oz each) chopped green chiles; 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

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Prep 50 min
Total 50 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 6

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This skillet dinner has it all - succulent chicken thighs, creamy beans, and spicy chiles blended together in an easy and delicious meal.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Sep 20, 2016

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cans (15 to 16 oz each) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
2 cans (4.5 oz each) chopped green chiles
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Directions

1

In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions and garlic in oil 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are softened.
2

Stir in cumin, salt, red pepper and chicken. Cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is lightly browned.
3

Stir in beans, chiles and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Expert Tips

tip 1
This tasty chili is just right for weeknight get-togethers. Pair it with a mixed-greens salad topped with sliced pears and crumbled cheese.
tip 2
Like your chili thick and chunky? Stir in 1/3 cup cornmeal when adding the beans, chiles and broth. This gives the chili a thicker consistency and a texture similar to thin polenta.
tip 3
Cumin has a very aromatic and nutty flavor. It comes from the dried fruit of a plant in the parsley family and is used in many Mexican dishes, as well as being a key spice in curries and chili powders.

Nutrition Information

400 Calories, 10g Total Fat, 35g Protein, 42g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 400

Calories from Fat: 90

Total Fat: 10g; 15%

Saturated Fat: 2 1/2g; 14%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 60mg; 20%

Sodium: 620mg; 26%

Potassium: 1060mg; 30%

Total Carbohydrate: 42g; 14%

Dietary Fiber: 9g; 38%

Sugars: 4g

Protein: 35g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%

Vitamin C: 15%; 15%

Calcium: 15%; 15%

Iron: 45%; 45%

Exchanges:

2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

This skillet dinner has it all - succulent chicken thighs, creamy beans, and spicy chiles blended together in an easy and delicious meal.