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Hearty and comforting, this Green Chicken Chili<\/strong> layers navy beans, chicken, and rich bone broth<\/a> with poblano and jalape\u00f1o chiles. A spoonful of salsa verde at the finish keeps the flavors fresh and lively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I love serving this simple green chicken chili in the colder months, when hearty beans and broth feel especially grounding. It's an affordable meal that stretches easily, yet feels vibrant thanks to the warmth of poblanos and jalape\u00f1os. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A swirl of fermented salsa verde<\/a> at the end adds both brightness and probiotics, while smoked chicken makes a cozy variation with deeper flavor. Simple enough for weeknights, yet satisfying enough to share. It's the kind of dish that anchors the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why You'll Love It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Deeply nourishing:<\/strong> Made with beans, vegetables, chicken and slow-simmered bone broth<\/a>, it's packed with fiber, protein and minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Budget-friendly:<\/strong> Simple, affordable ingredients (beans, chicken, peppers and onions) come together to make a filling meal that will help you stretch your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perfect for cold weather:<\/strong> The gentle heat of green chiles and the heartiness of beans make this chili a flavorful way to ward off the chill.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Key Ingredients + Substitutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Navy beans<\/strong>' mild flavor and creamy texture make them perfect for chili. Cannellini or great northern beans are good alternatives. If you're short on time, use canned beans. Just remember to drain and rinse them well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicken<\/strong> gives the chili its body. Opt for pre-cooked or leftover chicken for a speedier meal. I favor smoked chicken thighs, but the leftover meat from our favorite slow roasted chicken<\/a> or even a store-bought rotisserie chicken works just as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicken bone broth<\/strong> builds both flavor and nourishment, adding a delicious silky texture and boost of protein. Vegetable broth or a lighter store-bought stock can be swapped in for homemade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salsa verde<\/strong> lends brightness and depth. I love using our fermented salsa verde<\/a> in this dish, but a roasted tomatillo salsa or mild green enchilada sauce makes a fine substitute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green chiles<\/strong> lend a bit of heat to the chili. Poblano peppers offer a mild, earthy flavor that anchors the chili, while jalape\u00f1os contribute gentle heat. You can adjust the amounts (and type of chile) depending on the amount of heat you tolerate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cumin and oregano<\/strong> give the broth a deeper and more resonant flavor.
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A Note on Beans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This recipe calls for 4 \u00bd cups cooked navy beans. If you're cooking the beans from scratch, you'll need about 1 \u00bd cups dried beans that have been soaked overnight, simmered until tender and drained. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you're using canned navy beans, you'll need about 3 (15-oz) cans for this recipe. Make sure to drain and rinse them well before adding them to the pot.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Green Chicken Chili<\/h2>\n
On long, chilly nights, I crave meals that are simple, nourishing, and deeply comforting. Built on humble ingredients (beans, leftover chicken, green chiles and onions) fits the bill. It's also mercifully kind to the budget.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>3 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span> 30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Ingredients<\/h3>

For the Chili <\/h4>