Quick Red Chicken Chili (With Chocolate!) Recipe

Name: Quick Red Chicken Chili (With Chocolate!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 rotisserie-cooked chicken (medium store bought rotisserie); 2 quarts chicken broth; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola); 2 large brown onions, diced; ⅔ cup chili powder (yes, it reallysays that! However start with 1/4 cup); 1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin; 1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes (with juice); 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 6 -8 garlic cloves, minced; 1 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped; 3 tablespoons cornmeal

Servings: persons

2 rotisserie-cooked chicken (medium store bought rotisserie)
2 quarts chicken broth
6 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola)
2 large brown onions, diced
⅔ cup chili powder (yes, it reallysays that! However start with 1/4 cup)
1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes (with juice)
2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
6 -8 garlic cloves, minced
1 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons cornmeal

1
Prepare the chickens by pulling all the meat from the bones and tearing into bite sized pieces.
2
Reserve the bones and skin.
3
Combine the chicken bones and skin, chicken broth and 4 cups of water in a large pot and bring to a boil over a medium-high heat.
4
Reduce heat to low, partially cover and simmer until the bones release their flavour - about 30 minutes.
5
Strain the broth into a large bowl, now discard the bones and skin.
6
Heat oil in a large roasting pan set over 2 burners on medium-high heat.
7
Add onions and saute until soft - about 5 minutes.
8
Add chili powder, cumin and oregano, reduce heat to a medium-low & cook, stirring until spices are fragrant; 1-2 minutes.
9
Stir in chicken, tomatoes and broth; bring to a simmer.
10
Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally to blend the flavours, for about 30-40 minutes.
11
Stir in the beans, garlic and chocolate, simmer to blend flavours for about 5 minutes.
12
Sprinkle the cornmeal over the chili, stir in and simmer for a further 2-3 minutes or until it has thickened up.
13
Turn off the heat, cover and let stand for about 5 minutes.
14
Ladle into bowls and serve immediately with your choice of accompaniments.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 rotisserie-cooked chicken (medium store bought rotisserie), 2 quarts chicken broth, 6 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola), 2 large brown onions, diced, and more.

Yes, Quick Red Chicken Chili (With Chocolate!) 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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Quick Red Chicken Chili (With Chocolate!)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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