Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of this Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Chili Recipe, a delightful twist on traditional chili that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. With tender chicken simmered in zesty salsa verde, this quick and healthy dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a nutritious meal that’s high in protein and fiber, satisfying everyone at the table. Customize with your favorite toppings or serve it alongside rice or tortilla chips for a complete experience. Enjoy the burst of flavors and the comfort of home-cooked goodness with every bowl!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 16 ounces salsa verde
- 30 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups chicken stock
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion and bell pepper for about five minutes until softened.
- Add the cooked chicken along with chili powder and cumin; mix well.
- Stir in salsa verde, fire-roasted tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chicken stock, and black beans until combined.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for about ten minutes.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream, avocado, cheese, or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg