How to Make Chicken Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken chili is a comforting and delicious dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or for serving to a crowd. This hearty and filling meal is packed full of flavor and texture, with tender chunks of chicken, creamy beans, and a spicy kick of chili. It's the kind of dish that warms you up from the inside out and leaves you feeling satisfied and content. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner cook, this recipe is easy to follow and can be customized to your taste preferences.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • ¼ pound mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Information

  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Saute the garlic, bell pepper, onion, celery and mushrooms for 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and brown the chicken over high heat until it is golden brown and firm on the outside. Return the vegetable mixture to the skillet.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, cocoa powder, salt, hot pepper flakes and ground black pepper to the skillet. Stir for a few minutes to prevent burning. Add the tomatoes and beans, bring all to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover the skillet and simmer for 15 minutes, then remove cover and simmer for 15 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    308 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 547mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 614mg