Healthy Chili Recipe

Name: Healthy Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 onions, finely chopped; 4 stalks celery, diced; 6 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper; 1 lime, zest of; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 1 12 lbs ground chicken or 1 12 lbs turkey; 1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 cups frozen cut green beans; 1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder, dissolved in; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 yellow bell peppers, diced; 1 -4 canned chipotle chile, chopped, to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
4 stalks celery, diced
6 garlic cloves, sliced
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
1 lime, zest of
1 cup chicken stock
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 12 lbs ground chicken or 1 12 lbs turkey
1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups frozen cut green beans
1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder, dissolved in
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 yellow bell peppers, diced
1 -4 canned chipotle chile, chopped, to taste

1
In pan, heat oil over medium heat for a minute.
2
Add onions and celery and cook, stirring, until softened (about 5 minutes).
3
Add garlic and cook another minute.
4
Add oregano, pepper, lime zest and cumin and cook, stirring for about a minute.
5
Add chicken stock and cook, stirring, until mixture boils.
6
Add tomatoes with juice and return to boiling.
7
Transfer to a slow cooker stoneware.
8
Add chicken and beans and stir well.
9
Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
10
Stir in chili powder mix and peppers.
11
Cover and cook on High for about half an hour.

586

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 onions, finely chopped, 4 stalks celery, diced, 6 garlic cloves, sliced, and more.

Yes, Healthy 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!

Healthy Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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