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4.7 from 75 votes

BBQ Chicken Chili

A delicious twist on traditional chili – shredded chicken, beans and BBQ sauce are simmered in one big pot which has just a touch of sweetness that makes this meal seriously delish!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 11 servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup red onion (diced)
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 12 oz cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts (shredded)
  • 12 oz jar roasted red peppers in water (drained and chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cups canned cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 1/2 cups canned kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 11 tablespoons part-skim cheddar cheese (or dairy-free cheese, for topping)
  • chopped cilantro (for topping)

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil, onion, jalapeño, and garlic.  Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.  Add the paprika, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.  Stir and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.
  2. Press saute, add the olive oil, onion, jalapeño, and garlic.  Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.  Add the paprika, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.  Stir and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.
  3. Add the chicken, red peppers, beans, chicken stock, tomatoes, and barbecue sauce, stirring to combine.  Cover the pot, lower the heat to medium low, and cook for 20 minutes.  Remove the lid and taste, adjusting the seasoning to taste, if needed.  Cover and cook another 10 minutes.
  4. Add the chicken, red peppers, beans, chicken stock, tomatoes, and barbecue sauce, stirring to combine.  Cover and cook high pressure 10 minutes (if using raw chicken, 15 minutes).  Natural release, adjusting the seasoning to taste, if needed.
  5. Ladle the chili into bowls and top with cheddar cheese and cilantro. Enjoy!
  6. Ladle the chili into bowls and top with cheddar cheese and cilantro. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 7g (11%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 951mg (40%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 11servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 7g 11%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 951mg 40%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.