Sonoran Chicken Chili

Submitted by Sharlene~W

"A easy to make, tasty soup from the Junior League Celebration cookbook. I added this recipe with hopes of trying it someday. Finally had a chance to tonight. This is quick and easy to make and is very good. If you have fresh cilantro, sprinkle some on when you serve to make it even better."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup chopped shallot
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes with garlic, oregano and basil
• 1 (14 ounce) can no-salt-added chicken broth
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon coriander
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 cups chopped cooked chicken (I prefer breasts)
• 1 (16 -32 ounce) can white kidney beans (depending on how "beany" you like your chili) or (16 -32 ounce) can navy beans, drained (depending on how "beany" you like your chili)
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• shredded cheddar cheese (to garnish)

directions

1. Heat the olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the shallots and garlic.
3. Sauté about 5 minutes or until the shallots are soft.
4. Add the seasoned tomatoes, broth, chilies, oregano, coriander and cumin.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Add the chicken and beans.
8. Mix well and cook until heated through.
9. Stir in lime juice and pepper.
10. Spoon into bowls and garnish with cheese.

Reviews

[BBoops Daughter]

All I can say is mmmmmmmmmmm good! I did back off on the green chilis, because<br/>I am a sissy. But is was excellent. Will make this again!

 

[zelizabeth]

I made this to take to a chili supper and everyone enjoyed it. Even though there were 4 other types of chili, this one was finished off. And it was easy to make. Thanks!

 

[Amy V2]

My husband loves this soup. I usually use leftover chicken from a store purchased roasted chicken for extra flavor. Yum.

 

[AudreyBG]

This was a great weeknight soup and I will be making this again. I used grilled chicken breasts that I had frozen, and left out the shallots. The flavor was very good, and I think will be even better as leftovers tomorrow. Thank you for sharing this recipe!