Ground Chicken Chili
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
253 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Ground Chicken Chili
Description
Ground Chicken Chili is cooked by sautéing onion and red bell pepper before adding garlic and breaking up ground chicken until browned. Kidney beans and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, oregano, chili powder, and smoked paprika are added along with canned chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, and a splash of balsamic vinegar. The mixture is simmered uncovered to thicken and deepen in flavor.
The chili’s flavor balances the savory richness of chicken and beans with warm spices and a subtle acidity from the vinegar, making the dish hearty but not overwhelming. The ground chicken offers a lighter protein option, while the beans add texture and fiber. The chili powder and smoked paprika contribute mild heat and smoky notes, which can be adjusted.
This chili can be served on its own or with toppings such as sour cream, cheese, green onions, avocado, or alongside tortilla chips and cornbread. It’s suitable for lunches or dinners where a warming and filling meal is desired.
Variations include replacing ground chicken with turkey, swapping kidney beans with other types, and adding heat with cayenne or jalapeños. Cooking spray can substitute the oil to reduce fat, and the chili keeps well for leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper deseeded and finely diced
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 pound ground chicken 453g
- 15 ounces Kidney Beans rinsed and drained, 1 can, 260g
- 1 tablespoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander optional (but adds great flavor!)
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 14 ½ ounces chopped tomatoes 1 can (250g
- 3 tablespoons chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in pan over medium heat, add the onion and pepper and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic followed by the ground chicken, making sure to break it up.
- Once chicken has browned, add in the beans, spices, chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, balsamic vinegar, and salt, mixing well.
- Cover the pot (leaving slightly ajar) and simmer for 25 minutes until slightly thicker and the liquid has reduced.
- Serve with toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Try toppings like sour cream, grated cheese, green onions, avocado, or tortilla chips to enhance serving.
- You can swap ground chicken with ground turkey or mix different types of beans like black-eyed peas, Borlotti, or pinto beans.
- For added heat, include cayenne pepper, diced jalapeño, or hot sauce as preferred.
- Replace the cooking oil with a calorie-controlled cooking spray to reduce fat content.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 913mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 853IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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