Chicken Chili Recipe

Name: Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1very large onion, chopped; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 2 red peppers, diced; 4 jalapenos, minced; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; Pinch ground cinnamon; 6 whole chicken breasts (12 halves), skinned, boned, and cut into 1- inch cubes; 2 cans (16 ounces) tomtoes in puree, chopped; 8 ounces pitted ripe olives, sliced; 1 cup beer; 1/4 cup grated unsweetened chocolate; Salt, to taste; Sour cream (garnish); Grated cheddar cheese (garnish); Sliced scallions (garnish); Diced avocados (garnish)

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons olive oil
1very large onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 red peppers, diced
4 jalapenos, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Pinch ground cinnamon
6 whole chicken breasts (12 halves), skinned, boned, and cut into 1- inch cubes
2 cans (16 ounces) tomtoes in puree, chopped
8 ounces pitted ripe olives, sliced
1 cup beer
1/4 cup grated unsweetened chocolate
Salt, to taste
Sour cream (garnish)
Grated cheddar cheese (garnish)
Sliced scallions (garnish)
Diced avocados (garnish)

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1. Heat half the olive oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
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2. Add the red and jalapeno peppers and saute over medium heat for 10 minutes.
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3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon and cook for 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and set aside.
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4. Brown the chicken in batches in the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet just until cooked through.
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5. Add the chicken, tomatoes with the puree, olives, and beer to the Dutch oven and stir to combine. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.
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6. Stir in the chocolate and season to taste with salt. Serve immediately. Pass the sour cream, cheddar cheese, scallions, and avocado in small bowls.

566

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons olive oil, 1very large onion, chopped, 5 cloves garlic, minced, 2 red peppers, diced, and more.

Yes, 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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Chicken Chili

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