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Ground Chicken Chili

A hearty ground chicken chili packed with protein, vegetables, and beans, perfect for warming up on chilly days.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 small jalapeño peppers, optional (diced for a spicy chili)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving
  • Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
  • Jalapeños, for serving
  • Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the pot. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the onions become soft.
  3. Add the ground chicken to the pot. Cook with the vegetables until the chicken is browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 30-60 seconds, mixing well with the veggies and ground chicken.
  5. Add the remaining ingredients: diced tomatoes, chicken broth, black beans, kidney beans, salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Stir everything together.
  6. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon.
  7. Taste the chili and adjust the salt and pepper if needed. The longer you simmer, the thicker the chili will become.
  8. Serve hot topped with cheese, sour cream, corn chips, jalapeños, or your favorite toppings.

Notes

For a thicker chili, let it simmer longer. Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños. Try adding fresh herbs like cilantro for added flavor.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chili, ground chicken, comfort food, healthy recipe, stew