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White Chili with Tomatillos and Chicken
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White Chili with Tomatillos and Chicken

This White Chili with Tomatillos and Chicken is the most comforting bowl of yumminess. Tomatillos can be found in the produce section of most well-stocked food markets.  However, if you can't find them, you can substitute chopped green bell pepper.  And this comes together in 30 to 40 minutes!  So good!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 296 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans ro-tel or canned tomatoes with chiles
  • 6 tomatillos skin removed and roughly chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 oz. can green chiles chopped
  • 2 cups chicken rotisserie works well, cooked
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
  • 2 oz. cans White beans or Great Northern or cannellini, drained
  • ¼ cup lime juice fresh
  • salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • sour cream for garnish
  • cheddar cheese shredded, for garnish
  • Monterey jack cheese shredded, for garnish
  • flour tortilla strips lightly fried in oil

Instructions

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  1. Fry the tortillas strips in oil until golden brown.  Drain on paper towels.  Set aside. 
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet (or Dutch oven) over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened.  Add the garlic, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
  4. Add the tomatoes, tomatillos, and jalapeño. Cook until the tomatillos are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. Add the chicken stock, green chiles, chicken, oregano, cumin, cilantro, beans, and lime juice.
  6. Simmer for about 10 minutes, season with a healthy pinch of salt and pepper.  Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
  7. Ladle the chili into serving bowls.  Serve garnished with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese, and fried tortilla strips. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 296kcal (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296

% Daily Value*

Calories 296kcal 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.