1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium white onion, diced

1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 cups chicken bone broth (or chicken stock)

2 (15-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles

½ cup whole kernel corn

½ teaspoon dried oregano

¾ cup cottage cheese (or plain Greek yogurt)

1 pound shredded cooked chicken (about 4 cups)

Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, crumbled tortilla chips, diced avocado, diced red onion, lime wedges, shredded cheese, and/or sour cream

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Sauté Aromatics – Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, chili powder, and cumin, cooking 2 more minutes to release the flavors.
Build the Chili Base – Add chicken broth, fire-roasted tomatoes, beans, green chiles, corn, and oregano. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer for a few minutes to blend flavors.
Blend for Creaminess – Transfer 2 cups of the soup along with the cottage cheese to a blender. Blend until smooth and velvety, then return to the pot. Stir in shredded chicken.
Season and Simmer – Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra chili powder. Let simmer a few more minutes until fully heated.
Serve and Top – Serve warm with your favorite toppings and a squeeze of lime juice for bright, fresh flavor.

Quick Tip: Using rotisserie chicken makes this chili super fast, but you can cook your own chicken if preferred.
Creamy Variation: Substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese to keep it high in protein and creamy.
Spice Level: Add cayenne or diced chipotle peppers for a bolder, smoky heat.
Extra Veggies: Zucchini, carrots, sweet potatoes, or butternut squash all work well.
Make Ahead: Chili tastes even better the next day; store in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.