Chicken Chili Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
403 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Chili Recipe
Description
This chili begins by baking boneless skinless chicken breasts until cooked through, then shredding or cutting into pieces. Meanwhile, olive oil sautés onions and garlic until softened, followed by bell peppers and jalapeños adding sweetness and heat. Ground spices including chili powder, cumin, a pinch of cinnamon, and black pepper build depth and complexity.
Once the chicken is ready, it’s added to the sautéed vegetables along with crushed and diced tomatoes, northern beans, and beer. The mixture simmers to meld flavors and thicken. Finally, grated unsweetened chocolate is stirred in, enhancing richness and balancing acidity. The chili can be served with optional toppings like sour cream, grated cheddar, scallions, or avocado to customize texture and flavor.
This recipe showcases the balance of spicy, savory, and slightly bitter notes in a chicken-based chili rather than traditional beef. The slow simmer and layered ingredients create a satisfying dish suitable for cooler days or anytime comfort food is desired.
Adjust garnishes to preference and note that nutritional information excludes optional toppings. The use of cinnamon and chocolate as secret ingredients adds nuance to the chili flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 5 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium red bell pepper or 1 Red and one Yellow, seeded, cored and diced, sweet
- 2 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
- 3 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon *secret ingredient #1
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes one large can or 2 smaller cans
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes one can
- 30 ounces northern beans 2) 15 ounce cans, low sodium preferably
- 1 cup beer
- ¼ cup unsweetened chocolate secret ingredient #2, grated
Optional garnishes
- sour cream light or plain yogurt
- cheddar cheese grated
- scallions sliced
- avocado diced
Instructions
- Bake Chicken Breasts in 2 tablespoon of Olive Oil at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
- Heat 3 tablespoon of olive oil in cooking pot. Add the onion and garlic and saute about 10 minutes.
- Add the bell peppers and jalapeno peppers and saute another 10 minutes.
- Stir in Chili powder, cumin, cinnamon and pepper.
- When chicken is done, shred or cut into 1 inch pieces.
- Add the chicken, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, beans and beer to the pot and stir to combine.
- Simmer over medium heat for about 20-30 minutes.
- Stir in grated chocolate.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Optional garnishes include light sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, grated cheddar cheese, sliced scallions, and diced avocado for added flavor and texture variations.
- Nutritional information does not account for optional garnishes; adjust accordingly if tracking intake.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 403kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 290mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1324mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2155IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 60.2mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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