Main Ingredients

• 1.5-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken (breasts or thighs) Thighs are juicier, breasts are leaner.
• 3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced ½-inch
• 2 cups corn kernels
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (4-7 oz) diced green chiles
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 ribs celery, sliced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup half-and-half or ¾ cup heavy cream Half-and-half for less fat, cream for richness.
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch slurry Use cornstarch slurry for gluten-free version.
• 1.5 tsp chili powder Add more for a spicier flavor.
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.75-1.25 tsp kosher salt Adjust to taste.
• 1 lime Juice of 1 lime For brightness in flavor.
• 2-3 tbsp chopped cilantro Add at the end for freshness.