Green Chicken Chili (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Soup Basics

01 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 cup sweet corn
05 - 2 cups mild roasted Hatch green chiles, chopped
06 - 1 yellow onion, diced

→ Spices

07 - 1 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Main Stuff

11 - 1 quart chicken stock
12 - 1 lime, juiced
13 - 1/2 cup cilantro
14 - 1 (15-oz) can cannellini beans, drained
15 - 1/4 cup water
16 - 3 cups cooked shredded chicken

→ Toppings

17 - Avocado slices
18 - Hot sauce (optional)
19 - Cilantro

→ Homemade Chips (Optional)

20 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
21 - 10 small corn tortillas, cut into 1/4 inch strips
22 - 1 teaspoon sugar
23 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
24 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt

# Instructions:

01 - Toss the tortilla strips with seasonings and oil. Bake them at 400°F for around 15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crunchy.
02 - Heat some oil and cook the peppers, onion, corn, and garlic until everything softens, about 5-6 minutes.
03 - Stir the chiles and seasonings in, cook for 3-4 minutes. Then add your shredded chicken and pour in the stock. Let it simmer.
04 - In a blender, mix the beans, water, and cilantro until smooth. Stir the mix into the pot to thicken up your chili.
05 - Lastly, mix in the lime juice and give it a taste to see if seasoning needs balancing. Serve with cilantro, avocado, hot sauce, and crispy chips!

# Notes:

01 - Rotisserie chicken saves time and effort.
02 - Can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
03 - Freeze leftovers for as long as 3 months.