Description
This protein-packed ground chicken chili recipe is FULL of bold flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
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For The Chicken Chili:
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb. Ground chicken breast*
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or more to taste
- 2 (15 oz.) cans pinto beans, drained
- 1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained
- 2 (14 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes (or fire-roasted diced tomatoes)
- 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
- 1 (4 oz.) can green chiles
- 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth (I like less sodium)
- 2–3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
Optional Toppings:
- Cilantro
- Sliced green onions
- Sliced jalapeño
- Grated cheese
- Sour Cream or Plain Greek Yogurt
Instructions
- Cook The Chicken. In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, start by cooking the chicken in olive oil over medium heat 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. (There may be some water/liquid in the pot. Don’t worry about draining it.)
- Add The Onions & Bell Peppers. Next, add the diced onions and bell peppers. Cook 3-4 minutes, or until softened a bit.
- Stir In The Garlic & Seasonings. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add The Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Beans & Green Chilis. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, and green chilis. Stir to combine well.
- Pour In The Broth. Add the broth and stir until it’s well blended.
- Simmer. Bring the chili up to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s slightly thickened, full of flavor, and bubbling.
- Finish With Cilantro & Serve! Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
*Can’t Find Ground Chicken Breast? Make It In Seconds! Add boneless, skinless chicken breast to a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds or so, until no large pieces remain. That’s it!
Slow Cooker Instructions: Cook the chicken in a pan, then add to the slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients (except for cilantro) and stir until well combined. Cook on HIGH 2-3 hours, or LOW 6-8 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American