Smoky Buffalo-Style Chicken Or Turkey Chili Bowls

Name: Smoky Buffalo-Style Chicken Or Turkey Chili Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 lbs ground chicken or 2 lbs turkey breast; 2 carrots, chopped; 3 -4 stalks celery, with leafy tops finely chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; salt and pepper; 8 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo (small can); 15 ounces can tomato sauce; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 couple of handfuls thin blue-corn tortilla chips, such as Xochitl brand, lightly crushed; 1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese; 3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbles; about a palmful picked jalapeno chile pepper rings

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs ground chicken or 2 lbs turkey breast
2 carrots, chopped
3 -4 stalks celery, with leafy tops finely chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
salt and pepper
8 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo (small can)
15 ounces can tomato sauce
2 cups chicken stock
1 couple of handfuls thin blue-corn tortilla chips, such as Xochitl brand, lightly crushed
1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbles
about a palmful picked jalapeno chile pepper rings

1
Heat the olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the meat and cook to brown, stirring to crumble. Add the carrots, celery, onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, 10 minutes or so.
2
Place the chipotles and adobo sauce in a food processor or blender and puree. Spoon 2 rounded tablespoons into a small bowl and combine with the tomato sauce to make a chipotle-infused tomato sauce. (Scoop the remaining pureed chipotle into a small, resealable plastic bag, then mark the bag and freeze - the next time you need chipotle, just cut off the piece.).
3
When the vegetables are tender, stir in the chipotle-tomato sauce and chicken stock. Simmer for a few minutes to thicken and combine the flavors.
4
Meanwhile, switch on the broiler and position a rack in the center of the oven. Arrange 4 bowls on a baking sheet and fill with the buffalo chili. Top with an even layer of the torilla chips, cheeses and jalapeno rings. Broil for a couple of minutes to brown the cheese and crisp the chips.

1069

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

129

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 lbs ground chicken or 2 lbs turkey breast, 2 carrots, chopped, 3 -4 stalks celery, with leafy tops finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Smoky Buffalo-Style Chicken Or Turkey Chili Bowls 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!