Easy Chicken Chili Recipe
This easy-to-make chili is loaded with chicken, beans, corn, and veggies. Healthy and a perfect meal for a cold night that's packed with flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Low Fat
Servings: 4 servings
- 2 Cups Shredded Chicken or Turkey
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Sweet Onion diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper Chopped
- 3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 Can Diced Tomatoes (15 oz )
- 2 Cups Chicken or Turkey Broth
- 1 (15oz) Can Black Beans rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 Cup Frozen Sweet Corn ( or 15 oz can ) rinsed and drained
- 1 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 Tsp Chili Flakes
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
- Shredded cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream, greek yogurt, sliced jalapeno etc.
Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, peppers, garlic and sauté until tender, 5-7 minutes.
Stir in beans, corn, tomatoes, broth, chicken or turkey, and spices. Lower the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the chili thickens and flavors blend.
Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
- To save time, use a store-bought rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken that you have on hand.
- You can, of course, roast or pan-fry the chicken and shred that, if you wish.
- You can sub chicken for ground turkey, or ground beef.
- Olive or avocado oil is good.
- You can use any broth you have handy.
- If you are watching your salt intake, opt for low-sodium chicken broth and low-sodium canned beans.
- Skip the cheese and other dairy toppings for a lactose-free option
- For a vegan option, use vegetable broth and skip the chicken.
- If topping with shredded cheese, ideally shred your own. Pre-shredded cheese doesn't melt that well.
- Increase or decrease the chili flakes, depending on the spice level you'd like.
Storage:
Place leftovers in a container and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutritional facts:
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 911mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1425IU | Vitamin C: 64.9mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 4mg