In her year end round up of the most popular recipes on Half Baked Harvest.com, blogger and cook book author Tieghan Gerard said this featured prominently. My family agreed. Mild poblano peppers add distinctive flavor, and the spices, beans, salsa verde and a bit of melted cream cheese (yum) combine for a soup style chili. Toppings bring it all together, and don’t skip the lime zest! There is also a super easy 5-ingredient chicken chili published on Heronearth in January 2019, which is also great if you’re in more of a hurry.
2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
1 jalepeno, seeded if desired, and chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. chili powder
kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken breasts or thighs
4-6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1 can white beans, drained
1/2 cup salsa verde
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
avocado, cheddar cheese, and yogurt for serving
lime zest and juice, for serving
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, poblano peppers, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook 5-10 minutes, until very fragrant. Add the chicken, then stir in 4 cups broth. Season with more salt and pepper. Partially cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Melt the cream cheese in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. Pull the chicken out and shred using 2 forks. Stir in the cream cheese until smooth, then stir in the shredded chicken, white beans, salsa verde, and cheddar cheese. Cook 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. If needed, thin with additional broth.
Ladle the chili into bowls. Top, as desired, with yogurt/sour cream, cheese, avocado, cilantro and green onions. Zest lime over each bowl, and add a squirt of juice if desired. Eat and enjoy! Serves 6.
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