Jalapeño Lime Chicken Chili Recipe
Add some zing to your dinner with this Jalapeño Lime Chicken Chili! Bursting with flavor, it’s the ultimate dish for cold nights and comfort food lovers.
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 439kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. canola avocado, or olive oil
- 1 c. yellow corn fresh or frozen
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1-2 tsp. minced jalapeño depending on heat preferences
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. coriander
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. oregano
- 1 32 oz. box low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/4 c. roasted salsa verde from the jar
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 14 oz. can black beans, rinsed
- 1 14 oz. can pinto beans, rinsed
- 1 14 oz. can white beans, rinsed
- 1/4 c. chopped cilantro
- 2-3 c. pulled chicken rotisserie works great
Toppings
- Grated cheese
- Sour cream
- Lime wedges or slices
- Cilantro
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Avocado chunks
Instructions
- In a large stockpot or Dutch oven set over medium heat, add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the corn and sauté until it becomes blistered, about 4 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes, then add the garlic and jalapeño and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the garlic powder, salt, chili powder, coriander, cumin, ground black pepper, paprika, and oregano. Toast for 30 seconds, then pour in the chicken broth, followed by the salsa verde, lime juice, black beans, pinto beans, and white beans.
- Stir, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and add the cilantro and the pulled chicken. Stir, simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
Notes
-This recipe can be doubled if made in a large pot.
To STORE Jalapeño Lime Chicken Chili, let it cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. For longer storage, FREEZE it for up to 3 months.
When ready to REHEAT, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stove over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through. Stir occasionally for even heating. For best results, avoid reheating multiple times.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1410mg | Potassium: 1017mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1509IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 5mg
