Flavorful Green Chicken Chili in 40 Minutes - chefmelt

Ingredients

• 1 green bell pepper, diced up
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 cups diced Hatch green chiles (roasted and mild)
• 1 yellow onion, chopped small
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 cup of sweet corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 3 cups of cooked pulled chicken
• 1/4 cup plain water
• 1 quart of chicken broth
• 1 lime, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 can of white cannellini beans (15 oz), drained
• Slices of creamy avocado
• Fresh cilantro sprigs
• Optional hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon of smoky chili powder
• 10 mini corn tortillas, sliced into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons cooking olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher-style salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar for balance