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A cozy bowl full of easy, homemade jalapeño lime chicken chili.
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Jalapeño Lime Chicken Chili Recipe

Warm up with a bowl of this flavorful jalapeño lime chicken chili. It's the perfect meal for a chilly night!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 539kcal
Author: Andrea

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 saute until it becomes blistered, about 4 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the onion and saute 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 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 1184mg | Potassium: 1253mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1456IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 7mg