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Zesty Green Chicken Chili Soup Recipe (Easy & Healthy)

Zesty Green Chicken Chili Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 large Red onion Finely diced
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Seeded and minced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 4 cups Chicken broth Low-sodium
  • 12 oz Salsa Verde Jarred or homemade
  • 4 oz Green chiles Canned, diced
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts Boneless, skinless
  • 2 cans Cannellini beans 15 oz each, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Lime Juiced
  • 1/2 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 1 large Avocado Sliced, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and jalapeño. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add the minced garlic, cumin, and oregano. Stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, salsa verde, and canned green chiles. Stir to combine.
  • Add the raw chicken breasts and the drained white beans to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  • Stir in the fresh lime juice and half of the cilantro. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Ladle into bowls and top generously with sliced avocado, remaining cilantro, and extra red onion if desired.