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Green Chicken Chile
Fresh & BrightSummer Chili

Green Chicken Chile

Bright, zesty, and loaded with tender chicken, tomatillos, and green chiles, this lighter take on comfort food is full of vibrant Southwestern flavor without the heaviness of a red chili.

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45m
Cook Time
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Chicken
Protein
📍
Southwest
Region
Heat Level
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Medium Burn
Nutrition Per Serving
387
calories
per serving
26g
Protein
19g
Fat
31g
Carbs
7g
Fiber
Sodium765mg
Sugar6g
Estimates per serving (7 servings total) · Powered by Edamam
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Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
1 lb fresh tomatillos, quartered
2 cans diced green chiles
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves
3 cups chicken broth
1 can cannellini beans
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
Juice of 2 limes
Fresh cilantro
Steps
1
Sear chicken thighs in a little oil in a pot until golden, then set aside
2
Sauté onion, jalapeño, and garlic in same pot until soft
3
Add tomatillos, green chiles, broth, cumin, and oregano
4
Return chicken to pot, bring to a boil
5
Simmer 25 minutes, remove chicken and shred with forks
6
Return shredded chicken and add beans, simmer 10 more minutes
7
Finish with lime juice and cilantro, adjust seasoning and serve
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