Chef John's Green Chicken Chili
Bright tomatillo salsa and roasted green chiles create a vibrant, tangy heat in this chili verde, loaded with tender browned chicken thighs and creamy white beans. Fragrant cumin, chipotle, oregano, and jalapeño deepen the flavor as it simmers to a hearty, spoon-coating texture. Serve Chef John's Green Chicken Chili for a cozy weeknight bowl or casual game-day spread with your favorite toppings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Green Chicken Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 91
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the chicken thighs with salt on both sides.
- 2
Place 1/2 of the chicken into a dry, nonstick skillet over high heat and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Move to a bowl, then brown the remaining chicken. Let it cool to room temperature before cutting.
- 3
Add the salsa verde, green chilies, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro to a blender. Blend, starting on low and finishing on high, until the sauce is very smooth and bright green.
- 4
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return them to the bowl. Add the chicken pieces, any accumulated juices, and the green sauce to a pot. Season with cumin, chipotle pepper, black pepper, oregano, and salt.
- 5
Rinse the blender with a splash of water and pour it into the pot. Stir together and set the heat to medium-high. Bring to a simmer; reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the chicken is tender, depending on the size of the pieces, about 1 hour. Stir in the kidney beans and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 466.49 kcal High 23%
- Protein 50.48 g Good Source 101%
- Carbohydrate 27.41 g 10%
- Total Fat 18.94 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 6.12 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 201.86 mg High 67%
- Sodium 863.3 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 7.9 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 3.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 78.51 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 6.08 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 87.43 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 44.93 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 8.69 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chef John's Green Chicken Chili is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Diced Green Chiles, and Dried Chipotle Chile. Each serving provides about 466.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Green Chicken Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Diced Green Chiles, Dried Chipotle Chile, Dried Oregano. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Green Chicken Chili?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 466.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Green Chicken Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chef John's Green Chicken Chili healthy?
- Chef John's Green Chicken Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 466.49 calories and 50.48 g of protein, or 101% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 863.3 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.12 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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