White Bean Chicken Chili Verde with Avocado Crema

A lighter and flavorful chili featuring chicken, white beans, tomatillos, poblano peppers, and cilantro, topped with a creamy avocado crema.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

55 minutes

Calories

465 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£3.76/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Chicken

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

1.5lbsChicken Breast(Boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)

£6.75

1lbTomatillos(Husked and quartered)

£4.50

2Poblano Peppers(Seeded and chopped)

£2.00

1White Onion(Chopped)

£0.60

4clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.30

2cansGreat Northern Beans(15 oz each, drained and rinsed)

£1.60

6cupsChicken Broth(Low sodium)

£2.00

1bunchCilantro(Roughly chopped, divided use)

£1.00

2tablespoonsLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.20

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.30

1teaspoonGround Cumin

£0.10

0.5teaspoonDried Oregano

£0.10

1teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.05

0.5teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.05

Avocado Crema:(Ingredients for the crema)

2Avocado(Ripe)

£2.00

0.5cupSour Cream or Greek Yogurt(Full fat or low fat)

£0.75

1tablespoonLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.20

1tablespoonsWater(To thin as needed)

0.3teaspoonSalt(Or to taste, for crema)

£0.05

Total Cost

£22.55

£3.76 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
2.
Add the chopped onion and poblano peppers to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3.
Add the tomatillos, cumin, and oregano to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatillos start to soften and release their juices.
4.
Return the chicken to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
5.
Stir in the drained and rinsed white beans and most of the chopped cilantro (reserve some for garnish). Simmer for another 5 minutes to heat the beans through.
6.
Stir in the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7.
While the chili is simmering, prepare the avocado crema: In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, water (start with 1 tablespoon and add more as needed for desired consistency), and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
8.
To serve, ladle the chili into bowls and top with a generous dollop of avocado crema and a sprinkle of the reserved cilantro.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (550g)

465 kcal / 1945 kJ

Carbs

29g

11% of RDA

Fat

22g

31% of RDA

Protein

45g

90% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

10 g

33% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

875 mg

38% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier chili, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeno pepper along with the poblano peppers.

To make this chili vegetarian, omit the chicken and add another can of white beans.

The avocado crema can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add a squeeze of lime juice to prevent browning.

Consider topping with shredded cheese, a dollop of plain yogurt, or chopped red onion for extra flavor and texture.

Cooking Equipment

Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Blender or Food Processor

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Chef's Tips

For a spicier chili, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeno pepper along with the poblano peppers.

To make this chili vegetarian, omit the chicken and add another can of white beans.

The avocado crema can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add a squeeze of lime juice to prevent browning.

Consider topping with shredded cheese, a dollop of plain yogurt, or chopped red onion for extra flavor and texture.

White Bean Chicken Chili Verde with Avocado Crema

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