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One-Pan White Bean Chili

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsps avocado or olive oil
  • 2 small zucchini chopped
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 18-20 oz jar of high quality salsa verde
  • 2 cups fresh diced tomatoes, OR 1 (16 ounce) jar/can diced tomatoes
  • 1 7 ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1-2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 ears fresh corn removed from cob (optional, I skipped the corn tonight)
  • 1.5 lbs diced COOKED chicken, or turkey (Can be ground, or shredded)
  • 30 ounces white beans - which is two cans drained & rinsed OR 4 cups home cooked.
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large stock pot, or very large skillet over medium heat; add oil, and saute zucchini, onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, salsa verde, tomatoes, chilies, and spices.
  • Bring to boil, then simmer on low for 5 minutes. Add spinach, corn, meat, and beans; simmer 15-20 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.