Chicken Chili with Broad Beans Recipe

Name: Chicken Chili with Broad Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 ounces, weight Broad Beans (also Fava Beans); 1 pinch Baking Soda; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion, Diced; 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 10 whole Green Chilies - Washed, Seeded, Chopped; 2 whole Chicken Breasts, Cooked & Shredded; 2 teaspoons Cumin Powder; 2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 2 Tablespoons BBQ Sauce; Salt To Taste; 6 cups, 5 tablespoons, 1 teaspoon, 5- 1/4 pinches Chicken Stock (from Cooking The Chicken Breasts)

Servings: persons

7 ounces, weight Broad Beans (also Fava Beans)
1 pinch Baking Soda
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Onion, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
10 whole Green Chilies - Washed, Seeded, Chopped
2 whole Chicken Breasts, Cooked & Shredded
2 teaspoons Cumin Powder
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
2 Tablespoons BBQ Sauce
Salt To Taste
6 cups, 5 tablespoons, 1 teaspoon, 5- 1/4 pinches Chicken Stock (from Cooking The Chicken Breasts)

1
Preparation of broad beans (or fava beans):
2
Rinse and then soak the broad beans for at least 3 hours to soften them.
3
Add a pinch of baking soda to the water it helps!
4
Heat up your pan and boil the broad beans until they are cooked it takes approximately 30 minutes for mine.
5
The time will be reduced if you are using a pressure cooker.
6
Cooking the dish:
7
Heat your soup pot with 1 tablespoon of oil, add diced onions and fry till they turn soft.
8
Next, add garlic and fry thoroughly.
9
Next, add chopped green chilies, shredded chicken breasts, cooked broad beans, cumin powder, chili powder, barbecue sauce and salt.
10
Stir-fry it well for 2-3 minutes.
11
Add chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
12
Simmer for 30-45 minutes.
13
Before serving, use a potato masher and crush the beans!
14
This gives the soup a thick consistency.
15
Serve with toast or rice.

794

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

132

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 ounces, weight Broad Beans (also Fava Beans), 1 pinch Baking Soda, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 whole Onion, Diced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Chili with Broad Beans 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 with Broad Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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