Bourbon Chicken Chili Recipe

Name: Bourbon Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion, Diced; 1 whole Green Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Diced; 1 whole Orange Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Diced; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 cans 14 Oz Can, Diced Tomatoes, No Salt Added; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 1/8 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1 cup Bourbon, Or Other Whiskey, Or Chicken Stock; 2 whole Large Chicken Breasts, Boneless, Skinless; 1 can 14 Oz Can, Kidney Beans, No Salt Added; 1 can 14 Oz Can, Pinto Beans, No Salt Added; 1/2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded; 1/2 cups Purple Onions, Diced; 1/2 cups Green Onions, diced; 1 whole Avocado (peeled, Pitted And Sliced)

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Onion, Diced
1 whole Green Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Diced
1 whole Orange Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Diced
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 cans 14 Oz Can, Diced Tomatoes, No Salt Added
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
1/8 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 cup Bourbon, Or Other Whiskey, Or Chicken Stock
2 whole Large Chicken Breasts, Boneless, Skinless
1 can 14 Oz Can, Kidney Beans, No Salt Added
1 can 14 Oz Can, Pinto Beans, No Salt Added
1/2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
1/2 cups Purple Onions, Diced
1/2 cups Green Onions, diced
1 whole Avocado (peeled, Pitted And Sliced)

1
In a large Dutch oven over medium high heat add oil, onion, peppers and garlic. Let the mixture sit and bloom for 2 minutes. Add in tomatoes. Bring to simmer and add all spices (pepper, salt, garlic, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper). Stir well and add in bourbon. Bring to a simmer. Add in chicken breasts. Turn heat to low, cover the pot and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
2
After an hour, remove chicken to a plate and shred it.
3
Check liquid and add a little more bourbon or chicken stock if needed. Also taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
4
Return the shredded chicken to the Dutch oven and add in both kidney and pinto beans. Heat through.
5
Spoon it into bowls and top with cheddar cheese, purple onions, green onions and avocado.
6
Enjoy with a big piece of corn bread.

619

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Protein

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 whole Onion, Diced, 1 whole Green Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Diced, 1 whole Orange Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Diced, and more.

Yes, Bourbon 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.

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Bourbon Chicken Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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