Description
A hearty and flavorful Easy Chicken Chili recipe that is perfect for a cozy weeknight meal. Packed with tender chicken, beans, and aromatic spices, this chili is simple to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Chili:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté vegetables: Add diced onion and red bell pepper and sauté until softened. Stir in minced garlic.
- Cook chicken: Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in tomatoes, beans, chicken broth, spices, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- Add a squeeze of lime juice before serving for extra brightness.
- This chili freezes well for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
