🌶️🍲 Poblano Chicken Chili 🍲🌶️
Warm up with this delicious and creamy Poblano Chicken Chili. It's packed with tender chicken, smoky poblano peppers, and beans, all in a rich and flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy night in! 🥣✨
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 poblano peppers, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups chicken broth
1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
Sauté Vegetables:
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and poblano peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add Chicken and Broth:
Stir in the shredded chicken, chicken broth, white beans, black beans, and diced green chilies.
Add ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Simmer:
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Creamy Base:
Stir in the half-and-half or heavy cream and sour cream. Cook for another 5 minutes, ensuring the chili is heated through.
Serve:
Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
Enjoy this hearty and comforting Poblano Chicken Chili with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, avocado slices, or tortilla chips! 🌮🧀🥑