Ingredients
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 large Vidalia onion, diced
- 2 large poblano peppers, seeded and diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 8 oz hatch green chiles (mild or hot), typically sold in 4 oz cans
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 2 Tbsp)
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
Proteins and Beans
- 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless (about 6 thighs)
- 1 can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained (or other small white beans)
Liquids and Seasonings
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup salsa verde (Sky Valley Foods recommended or preferred brand)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lime, juiced
Optional Toppings
- Sliced avocado
- Sour cream (dairy-free if preferred)
- Pickled jalapeño
- Chopped onion
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté the veggies: Heat 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the diced Vidalia onion, poblano peppers, and jalapeño. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the hatch green chiles and chopped garlic, cooking for an additional minute to release their flavors.
- Add the spices and corn: Add the cup of corn, ground cumin, Kosher salt, sweet paprika, dried oregano, and freshly ground black pepper to the pot. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all the spices and seasonings with the vegetables.
- Cook the chicken: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and salsa verde. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil, then add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs, making sure they are fully submerged. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium (maintaining more than a gentle simmer), and cook for 35 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken: Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the pot with tongs or a slotted spoon, transferring it to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. It’s okay if some vegetables come along. Turn the mixer on medium speed and shred the chicken completely, which should take about one minute. Alternatively, shred the chicken using two forks on a cutting board. Return the shredded chicken to the soup pot.
- Finish the soup: Stir in the rinsed and drained great Northern beans and the juice of one lime. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve the chili immediately with optional toppings such as sliced avocado, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, chopped onion, and fresh cilantro for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- This recipe is naturally gluten free and dairy free, making it suitable for many dietary needs.
- If you do not have a stand mixer, shredding the chicken with two forks works just as well.
- Adjust the heat level by choosing mild or hot hatch green chiles and controlling the amount of jalapeño used.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to better control the salt levels in the soup.
- For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans while stirring them in.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten Free