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    Whip & Wander » Recipes » soups & stews

    Published: Dec 2, 2019 · Modified: May 16, 2022 by Jenni · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Chicken Poblano Chili

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    20-minute Dinner Magic

    As much as I love a slow-simmered dish or technical recipe, it's nice to have a couple of quick and easy meals in my back pocket for busy nights. This Chicken Poblano Chili is packed with spicy fresh poblanos, hearty white beans, and tender chicken in a broth seasoned with garlic, cumin, and lime. This deliciousness can be ready in 20 minutes (or less) due to the time-saving magic of rotisserie chicken.

    a red dutch oven with chicken poblano chili and a silver soup ladle

    What kind of beans are best to use?

    I use canned Great Northern Beans for this Chicken Poblano Chili because their mild flavor complements the spiciness of the poblano peppers. If these aren't accessible to you, Cannellini Beans (sometimes labeled as White Kidney Beans) also make for a similar swap.

    Do I have to use rotisserie chicken?

    No, but it definitely makes things especially easy. Leftover shredded chicken is perfect for this and it's also wonderful with shredded turkey, making it a wonderful dish for repurposing all the leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

    What to serve this Chicken Poblano Chili with

    This chili is perfectly hearty on its own, but if you aren't scared of a few extra carbs I love to serve this with a stack of warm corn tortillas on the side. If you need to cool the spice level down a bit, a dollop of sour cream or some shredded cheese are both lovely on top.

    a soup ladle spooning chili with chicken and poblanos

    What tools do you need to make this recipe?

    • a cutting board
    • a good chefs knife
    • measuring cups and measuring spoons
    • a can opener (possibly)
    • a microplane/citrus zester
    • a citrus juicer
    • a large soup pot or dutch oven
    • a spatula or wooden spoon
    • a soup ladle

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    a white bowl of chili with chicken and poblano and white beans and topped with sour cream

    Can I make this chili in advance?

    Yes, absolutely! This chili is fantastic made in advance and reheated for several days. When stored properly in airtight containers in the refrigerator, this soup should keep for around 3-4 days.

    Reheating can be done in a soup pot on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. For smaller portions, reheat in a microwave-safe dish for 2 minutes, stir, and heat at additional 30-minute intervals as needed.

    a red soup pot with white bean chili, chicken, and poblanos

    A note for special diets

    This Chicken Poblano Chili is grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free. If your diet does allow dairy, I love to top my bowl with a bit of sour cream or some shredded cheese.

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    Chicken Poblano Chili

    ★★★★★ 5 from 33 reviews
    • Author: Whip & Wander
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Category: Soups & Stews, Mains
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    This 20-minute Chicken Poblano Chili is packed with spicy poblanos, hearty white beans, and tender rotisserie chicken for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 tbsp garlic oil (may sub 2 tbsp olive or avocado oil + 2 minced garlic cloves)
    • 1 ½ cups poblano peppers, chopped
    • 1 cup green onions, chopped (may sub 1 cup finely diced white onion)
    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 2 (15 oz) cans Great Northern Beans (or similar white beans)
    • 1 lime, zest and juice
    • 1 tbsp ground cumin
    • 2 tsp sea salt
    • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
    • 1 rotisserie chicken, deboned and shredded - OR - 2 lbs chicken, cooked and shredded
    • optional: sour cream or shredded cheese to top

    Instructions

    1. In a large soup pot or dutch oven, heat the garlic oil over medium high heat. Add the poblano peppers and green onions and cook until slightly tender, stirring often with a wooden spoon or spatula, about 2-3 minutes.
    2. Add chicken broth, white beans, lime zest and juice, cumin, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine. Allow to come to a simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    3. Add shredded chicken and cook for and additional 2-3 minutes to warm.
    4. Serve warm with optional sour cream or shdredded cheese on top.

    Notes

    Nutritional information on Whip & Wander is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ⅙th of recipe
    • Calories: 491
    • Sugar: 3 g
    • Sodium: 2156 mg
    • Fat: 25 g
    • Saturated Fat: 7 g
    • Carbohydrates: 29 g
    • Fiber: 8 g
    • Protein: 36 g
    • Cholesterol: 107 mg

    Keywords: soup, poblano peppers, rotisserie chicken

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    1. [email protected] says

      December 16, 2019 at 12:41 pm

      I absolutely love poblano peppers, and I'm always eager to put a twist on something like chicken soup. I love how simple but distinctive this soup is, and the beans really stretch it out nicely. Love having something else to do with a rotisserie (or leftover) chicken too. Great stuff, thanks for sharing it with us!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Annemarie says

      December 16, 2019 at 9:13 am

      Oooh, next rotisserie chicken I'll have to make this! I'm always wondering what to do with the leftover chicken and a quick chili sounds yummy and comforting. We would totally have this with tortilla chips and some sour cream on top. Can I use black beans instead of the white?

      ★★★★★

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    3. Sarah says

      December 13, 2019 at 4:06 pm

      I love poblano soups, and this one looks so easy!! I’m always looking for ways to use rotisserie chicken in a soup, and this looks perfect. I’ll take mine spicy!!

      ★★★★★

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    4. Lisa says

      December 13, 2019 at 3:29 pm

      This looks like a hearty, flavorful meal and perfect for those "I don't feel like cooking nights". I'm a real believer in the magical properties of rotisserie chicken -- in fact, we have at least one a week, but it always turns into something else, like enchiladas or a salad topping, but in this gorgeous chili it's a sure-fire winner! Tomorrow night's dinner!

      ★★★★★

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    5. Gloria says

      December 10, 2019 at 11:46 am

      Winter is the perfect time of year for chili. I happen to love white chili. This sounds delicious, and the addition of those peppers takes it over the top!!

      ★★★★★

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    6. b says

      December 09, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      Love this chili! Such an easy but delicious meal..
      Didn't' have rotisserie chicken so poached
      two breasts. Would be great with corn tortilla wedges.

      ★★★★★

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      • Whip & Wander says

        December 14, 2019 at 9:29 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it! It's super flexible for whatever chicken you have on hand and I totally agree that corn tortilla wedges would be a great side!

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    7. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

      December 09, 2019 at 8:58 am

      This is such a perfect meal, and I love how quick and easy it is too!

      ★★★★★

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    8. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says

      December 09, 2019 at 1:50 am

      My husband and I love poblano peppers and chili so I'm sure this recipe would be a hit in our household. I can't wait to give it a try. I'm sure it will be the perfect warm-me-up sort of dish for the cold weather we've been having.

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    9. SHANIKA says

      December 08, 2019 at 10:34 pm

      Wow! This Chili looks amazing! I definitely opt for Chicken more than red meats so this would be perfect in my house!

      ★★★★★

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    10. Stacey Crawford says

      December 08, 2019 at 9:46 pm

      I love trying different kinds of chili recipes. This one is excellent with the chicken and the poblano peppers and the white beans.

      ★★★★★

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    11. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says

      December 08, 2019 at 9:10 pm

      Perfect quick meal. I love that we can use an easy rotisserie chicken too!

      ★★★★★

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    12. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

      December 08, 2019 at 4:13 pm

      Wow!! This looks so perfect for the colder weather. I am drooling looking at this chili!!

      ★★★★★

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    13. Amy says

      December 08, 2019 at 9:58 am

      The flavors here sound fantastic! Love the beans and poblanos. Such a cozy soup for the season!

      ★★★★★

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    14. DJ says

      December 08, 2019 at 1:39 am

      This looks hearty as heck! One question, I don't eat meat, can I leave out the chicken???

      ★★★★★

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      • Whip & Wander says

        December 08, 2019 at 11:05 am

        Absolutely! If you are vegetarian I would consider swapping the meat with additional beans, tofu, or cauliflower.

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    15. Stine Mari says

      December 08, 2019 at 12:08 am

      I've recently discovered that I love white beans, this will be just perfect! It looks healthy yet full of flavor, can't wait to make it next week.

      ★★★★★

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