No Bean Chili Recipe with Chicken
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No Bean Chili Recipe with Chicken
Description
No Bean Chili Recipe with Chicken features a savory base of sautéed onions, bell peppers, jalapeños, and garlic alongside seasoned chicken breast pieces. The spices—cumin, coriander, and salt—enhance the aromatic depth, while green chiles add a mild heat. Chicken broth and coconut milk combine to create a rich yet light broth.
The arrowroot powder is whisked in to thicken the chili without adding heaviness, providing a smooth texture. Simmering allows the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender enough to shred using a potato masher or ladle, which creates a more stew-like consistency.
Garnishing with chopped green onions and cilantro introduces fresh herbal notes and an added texture contrast. This chili can be served on its own or alongside rice or cornbread depending on preference.
The recipe notes mention substitutes like cornstarch or masa for thickening and that white beans could be added for non-paleo eaters, suggesting flexibility for different dietary choices.
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 pounds chicken breast cut into bite size pieces, boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced, large
- 1 bell pepper seeded and chopped (any color
- 1-2 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 14 ounces green chiles chopped
- 3 tablespoons coconut milk unsweetened, thick, canned
- 3 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- green onions for garnish, chopped
- cilantro for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- Chop the chicken and veggies. Then place a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil, onions, peppers, jalapeño, and garlic.
- Sauté for 5 minutes, then add the chicken, salt and spices. Sauté another 5-8 minutes, until the chicken is nearly cooked through. Add the broth, green chiles, and coconut milk. Whisk in the arrowroot powder and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Then take a potato masher (or ladle) and smash the chicken pieces to shreds. Serve topped with green onions and cilantro.
Notes
- Cornstarch or masa can replace arrowroot powder as the thickening agent if preferred or more accessible.
- If not following a paleo diet, you can add two drained cans of white beans to increase heartiness and fiber content.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 2044mg | 85% |
| Potassium | 767mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 830IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 60.4mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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