Chicken Chili
Chicken chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, vibrant spices, and colorful veggies in a single pot, creating a warm and inviting meal that warms both hearts and bellies. Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, this chicken chili is a crowd-pleaser that promises to deliver smiles with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Optional: Sour cream for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by finely chopping the onion and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the diced onions until translucent. Add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add boneless chicken breasts to the pot and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in fire-roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, chicken broth, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Let the chili simmer for about 20 minutes on low heat; stir occasionally.
- Serve hot in bowls with a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg