Black Bean & Chicken Chili Recipe

Name: Black Bean & Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced; 2 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 2 to 3 cups onion, chopped; 2 to 4 green and/or red bell peppers (capsicums), chopped; 4 large carrots, chopped; 1 to 2 cups of mushrooms, thickly sliced; 2 to 4 Tbsp vegetable, olive, or canola oil; Worcestershire sauce, to taste; Cayenne pepper sauce (such as Tabasco or similar) to taste; 2 cans (14.5oz) black beans, undrained.; Lots of: Oregano, paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, chili powder, parsley flakes (or fresh parsley); Less of: ground black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, turmeric; Vegetable or Tomato juice (optional) [V8 Spicy would make a good choice.]; 3 to 4 Tbsp Parmesan cheese.

Servings: persons

4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
2 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 to 3 cups onion, chopped
2 to 4 green and/or red bell peppers (capsicums), chopped
4 large carrots, chopped
1 to 2 cups of mushrooms, thickly sliced
2 to 4 Tbsp vegetable, olive, or canola oil
Worcestershire sauce, to taste
Cayenne pepper sauce (such as Tabasco or similar) to taste
2 cans (14.5oz) black beans, undrained.
Lots of: Oregano, paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, chili powder, parsley flakes (or fresh parsley)
Less of: ground black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, turmeric
Vegetable or Tomato juice (optional) [V8 Spicy would make a good choice.]
3 to 4 Tbsp Parmesan cheese.

1
Saute chicken in half of the oil, with garlic and some of the onions and bell peppers, together with Worcestershire sauce, Cayenne sauce, paprika, salt and pepper, and put aside.
2
Saute all the vegetables in the remaining oil, starting with the carrots and ending with the mushrooms. Do most of your seasoning (to taste) here, but save some cumin and chili powder for when the beans are added. Don't add too much Cayenne pepper right away.
3
Combine vegetables, chicken and beans in a large pot. (If you insist on draining the beans, you will have to make up for the lack of liquid and taste some other way -- it's up to you.) Adjust seasoning to taste, and allow to simmer for a while (but keep the vegetables on the crisp side). Add a little vegetable or tomato juice to make the chili thinner if necessary.
4
Lastly, add the secret ingredient: Parmesan cheese!
5
Sample and enjoy!

1198

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced, 2 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed, 2 to 3 cups onion, chopped, 2 to 4 green and/or red bell peppers (capsicums), chopped, and more.

Yes, Black Bean & Chicken Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Bean & Chicken Chili

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