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Green Chile, Chicken and Bean Chili

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 22, 2022
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A Dutch oven simmers a zippy dish that chicken lovers and chili aficionados alike will want to try. This green chicken chili recipe is an excellent way to switch up your typical chili dinner—and it's ready in under an hour!

Green Chile, Chicken and Bean Chili

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Servings 5
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cans (15 to 16 oz each) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
  • 2 cans (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles, undrained
  • 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 4 1/2- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are softened.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in cumin, salt, red pepper and chicken. Cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is lightly browned.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in beans, chiles and broth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition

560 Calories
19g Total Fat
55g Protein
42g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/2 Cups
Calories
560
Calories from Fat
170
Total Fat
19g
29%
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
115mg
38%
Sodium
1750mg
73%
Potassium
1430mg
41%
Total Carbohydrate
42g
14%
Dietary Fiber
11g
44%
Sugars
4g
Protein
55g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
60%
60%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 6 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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