INGREDIENTS
10
small corn tortillas, cut into 1/4-inch wide strips
2 tbsp
olive oil
1 tsp
kosher salt, or to taste
2 tbsp
olive oil
1 cup
sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, peeled and diced small (about 1 medium onion)
1
large jalapeno pepper (about 4 to 5 inches long), diced very small (the seeds are where the heat is concentrated; included or discard them based on preference)
4
garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
32
ounces (4 cups) low-sodium chicken broth
2 14.5 ounce cans
diced tomatoes and juice (I used petite diced, no-salt-added)
1 15 ounce can
black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups
shredded cooked chicken (use storebought rotisserie chicken to save time; or roast or cook your own chicken in a skillet)
1 1/2 cups
corn (I used frozen straight from the freezer, fresh may be substituted)
1 tbsp
lime juice
1 tbsp
chili powder
2 tsp
cumin
2 tsp
salt, or to taste
1 tsp
black pepper
1 tsp
smoked paprika (regular paprika may be substituted)
1/4 tsp
cayenne pepper, optional and to taste
1/3 cup
fresh cilantro leaves, finely minced
diced avocado for serving, optional for serving
shredded cheese, optional for serving
sour cream, optional for serving