White Bean Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil
• 2-3 pounds (900-1,400g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, (cut into 1½-inch pieces)
• 1 large yellow onion, (diced)
• 1 tablespoon (15g) minced garlic
• 1 poblano pepper, (seeded and diced)
• 1 jalapeno pepper, (diced)
• 2 teaspoons (5g) cumin
• 1 teaspoon (3g) oregano
• 1 teaspoon (3g) smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon (3g) ancho chili powder
• 2 14.5-ounce cans white beans, (rinsed and drained)
• 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth, (divided)
• salt (to taste)
• 1 cup (165g) frozen sweet corn
• ¼ cup (15g) fresh cilantro, (chopped)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat oil in a skillet, stir in the chicken, and cook the chicken for 3-5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add minced garlic, onions, poblano, jalapeno pepper, cumin, and oregano.

3. 3

   Saute for 3-5 minutes until onions wilt.

4. 4

   Add chicken broth, white beans, chili, paprika, and sweet corn.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the chili thickens.

6. 6

   Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with cornbread or crusty bread.