4.9 from 39 votes
Black Bean Chicken Chili
This black bean chicken chili with quinoa is a healthy meal for dinner or lunch. It is made in one pot and loaded with proteins and fiber.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 396 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 3-4 tomatoes diced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Mexican chili powder
- 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 4 cups chicken stock
For topping:
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup cheese blend
- crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat oil in a stock pot on medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant for about 30-40 seconds. Then add onions and cook until translucent for about 3-4 min. 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3-4 garlic cloves, 1 medium onion
- Add ground chicken and sauté until the pink color disappears (approx. 5-6 min). 1 pound ground chicken
- Now add diced tomatoes, red pepper, cumin powder, cayenne pepper and Mexican chili powder and mix until well combined. 3-4 tomatoes , 1 red pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons roasted cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, 2 tablespoons Mexican chili powder
- Add black beans, quinoa and chicken stock; mix well and bring the mixture to a boil. 2 cans black beans, 1/2 cup quinoa, 4 cups chicken stock
- Season with salt, cover the pot and simmer on low heat for about 20 min. Once done add chopped cilantro and serve warm. 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Top individual bowls of chili with some cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and sour cream.
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Notes
- The calories shown are based on the soup serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the soup (no toppings). Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**
Nutrition Information
Calories
396kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
281mg
(12%)
Potassium
1169mg
(33%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1305IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 396kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 281mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1169mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1305IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.