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

When the weather turns cold, there's nothing quite like a warm, hearty bowl of chili to satisfy your hunger and warm you up from the inside out. This smoky shredded chicken chili is the perfect dish for those chilly winter nights when you need something comforting and delicious to warm you up. Packed with flavor and full of protein, this is a recipe that is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 large onion, diced, divided
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced, divided
  • 1 ½ pounds shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chili beans
  • 2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of the onion and 1/2 of the garlic; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, and coriander; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in remaining onion and garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth, chili beans, chipotle peppers, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until reduced and thickened, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    262 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 1414mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 664mg