Description
This flavorful Chicken Chili recipe is a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for cozy nights. Packed with tender chicken, white beans, and a blend of spices, it’s a comforting meal that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Chili:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until lightly browned but not fully cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same pot, sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add garlic, bell peppers, and jalapeño if using. Cook until softened.
- Return the chicken to the pot. Stir in white beans, diced tomatoes, green chilies, and chicken broth.
- Season with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in lime juice. Serve in bowls and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado for extra flavor.
- For a thicker chili, mash some of the beans into the soup as it simmers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
