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

When it comes to comfort food, chili is a go-to dish for many people. Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight meal or something to feed a crowd on game day, a hearty bowl of chili is always a hit. While beef and bean chili is a classic, there are many variations of this beloved dish, and one of the most delicious and flavorful options is ground chicken chili.

Ground chicken chili is a lighter and leaner alternative to traditional beef chili, making it a great option for those loo...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 6 small beef bouillon, crumbled, or more to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) tub whipped cream cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Combine chicken and water in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir, breaking up the chicken finely, about 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, and garlic; continue to cook until vegetables are soft and liquid is nearly cooked off, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chili powder, salt, basil, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; reduce heat to medium. Taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in pinto beans, great northern beans, corn, and sugar. Add cream cheese and sour cream; cook and stir until thoroughly blended. Stir in beer.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45 to 60 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    349 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 681mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 507mg

    Categories

    Chili recipes
    Ground chicken recipes
    Main recipes
    Soup and stew recipes
    Mexican recipes