This Green Chili Chicken Soup is a tangy and flavorful dish with a spicy kick from the green chilies and a savory base from chicken, black beans, and corn. It’s a comforting, hearty soup perfect for cooler days.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, sour cream, shredded cheese
Directions
- Cook the Chicken: Sauté onion and garlic in a large pot until the onion becomes translucent. Add chicken breasts, diced green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, and chili powder. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the chicken to the pot and stir in corn, black beans, and diced tomatoes.
- Finish the Soup: Let the soup simmer for another 10 minutes. Add cilantro and lime juice before serving.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with optional toppings like avocado, sour cream, or shredded cheese.