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

There's nothing quite like a steaming bowl of hearty, and soul-warming chili on a cold winter's day. This recipe for shredded chicken chili is a comforting and delicious twist on the classic beef chili. The tender and flavorful shredded chicken adds a unique depth of flavor to the dish while still providing the comforting and filling qualities we all love about a good chili. This recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd, or for meal prepping for the week ahead.

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Ingredients

  • 4 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans
  • 2 (15.25 ounce) cans sweet corn, drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 4 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 pounds shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chiles

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Puree 2 cans of beans in a food processor or blender. Reserve remaining 2 cans.
  • Combine corn, chicken broth, celery, onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, cilantro, cumin, black pepper, and oregano in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in blended and whole beans, shredded chicken, and chile peppers. Reduce heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.
  • Nutrition

    452 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 769mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 128mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1004mg