Chicken Chili Recipe

Name: Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chicken; 1 (28 ounce) candiced canned tomatoes (with juice); 2 (5 1/2 ounce) cans tomato paste; 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drain and rinsed; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large red pepper, chopped; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3 tablespoons chili powder; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ cup chicken broth or ¼ cup water; 1 teaspoon crushed chile

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground chicken
1 (28 ounce) candiced canned tomatoes (with juice)
2 (5 1/2 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drain and rinsed
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red pepper, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 tablespoons chili powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup chicken broth or ¼ cup water
1 teaspoon crushed chile

1
Brown ground chicken in skillet and set aside.
2
Drain fat.
3
Add oil to Dutch oven or pot.
4
Heat to high.
5
Saute onion 3 minutes.
6
Add red and green peppers, celery and garlic, continue to saute for 3 minutes.
7
Add the tomatoes paste and heat 1-2 minutes , stirring continuously.
8
Pour a little chicken broth or water into pan to deglaze it.
9
Mix the ground chicken with the vegetable mixture and add the tomatoes with their juice, beans, and chili powder and crushed.
10
Simmer uncovered until chili reaches your preferred consistency and cover and cook for 2-3 hours .
11
Add black pepper and adjust seasonings to taste.

601

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground chicken, 1 (28 ounce) candiced canned tomatoes (with juice), 2 (5 1/2 ounce) cans tomato paste, 1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drain and rinsed, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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