Green Tortilla Chili

Mommy Diva's Note:

This is from the Rachael Ray Show. I am making this tonight for a quick, easy dinner! Will post pictures ASAP! Would be great with a green salad for a figure friendly meal-maybe even a twist on the traditional taco salad??

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 rotisserie-cooked chicken, stripped and shredded or 1 -1 1/2 lb leftover roast cooked turkey, shredded
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 (16 ounce) jar tomatillo salsa
• 12 ounces beer, any brand you like (approx size)
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 4 cups tortilla chips, divided (should be approx.4 handfuls)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, to taste (recipe calls for 1 handful)
• 2 limes, juice of

Directions:

1. Heat oil over medium-high in a heavy pot.
2. Add onions, garlic, and jalapeño until soft, approximately 4 minutes.
3. Toss in chili powder and cumin, and cook for another minute.
4. Stir in the tomatillo salsa, beer and stock.
5. Bring to a boil(bubbling) then add the chicken or turkey.
6. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
7. While that cooks, grind up 2 handfuls of the chips and the cilantro leaves in your food processor, or chop leaves and crush chips with flat of knife if not available.
8. Stir into the chili and continue to cook until it thickens, about 8-10 minutes.
9. Remove from heat, add lime juice and spoon into bowls, serve with a side of chips or fresh tortillas.
10. Garnish with sour cream and shredded cheese, if desired.
11. Enjoy!;).

Reviews

[Currieaw]

I made this for our PTA's "Soup Day" for our teachers. This was the first to go! I added a can of rinsed black beans and a can of corn for color. I also added more tortilla chips than the recipe called for to thicken it up. I served this with shredded pepper jack cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips. After it was finished cooking, I did put it in the crockpot over night set at warm.....I think this helped thicken it up and give it more of a chili consistency. Delicious!!!!! Besides regular chili, this is the first soup/chili I have ever made from scratch. Very easy!!!!

[karen in tbay]

A great recipe but more like a soup....I'm going to add a can of black beans any maybe some corn . I used some of my homemade tomatillo salsa and some store bought salsa. Great flavors and also planning to try with the extra cheese, and sour cream

[Starrynews]

Yum, this is so good. Nice and easy to prepare and so flavorful. I used shredded chicken. Thanks for sharing! ZWT8