"Green chicken chili comes together on the stovetop in about 1 hour, but tastes like it’s been simmering all day (a Crock Pot version, too)!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 (15.5 ounce) cans cannellini beans (or other white beans), (drained and rinsed, divided)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 jalapeño pepper, (seeded and diced (optional))
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½ medium green bell pepper, (seeded and diced (about ½ cup total))
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½ small yellow onion, (diced (about ½ cup total))
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1 clove garlic, (minced or pressed (about 1 teaspoon total))
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1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
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3 cups chicken broth, (divided)
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1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs, (diced into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch cubes))
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1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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¼ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon dried thyme
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Kosher salt and black pepper, (to taste)
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Fresh lime juice, (to taste)
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Optional garnish: fresh limes, sour cream, avocado, grated cheese, fresh cilantro, sliced green onion, tortilla chips