Description
A delicious and hearty spicy chicken chili that’s perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped green peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped red peppers
- 2–3 garlic cloves (Minced)
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 15 oz canned chili beans (Drained)
- 15 oz canned black beans (Drained)
- 15 oz canned diced chilies and tomatoes
- 1/2 cup broth (Chicken or vegetable)
- 6 oz canned tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon red cayenne pepper (Optional for spicy)
Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven or large stock pot on medium high heat. When hot, add the olive oil, chopped onions, green peppers, and red peppers.
- Saute for a few minutes until the veggies are soft.
- Add in the minced garlic and stir.
- Add in the ground chicken. Use a meat chopper and break down the ground chicken.
- Season the chicken with the chili spices and seasoning. Stir until the chicken has fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the broth, beans, diced tomatoes and chilies, and tomato paste to the pot. Stir.
- Adjust the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and allow the chili to simmer until all of the ingredients are combined, for about 15-20 minutes.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- This chili is great served with cornbread or over rice.
- For a spicier version, add more cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg