Spicy Chicken Chili Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 chicken breast halves, cubed; 1 cup red onion, cubed; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained; 2 (15 ounce) cans Mexican-style tomatoes; ½ cup salsa; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 chicken breast halves, cubed
1 cup red onion, cubed
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans Mexican-style tomatoes
½ cup salsa
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

1
Heat olive oil in soup pot.
2
Add chicken, onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
3
Cook until chicken is done (5-10 minutes).
4
Add beans, tomatoes, salsa, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne (if desired).
5
Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
6
Simmer uncovered for at least 15 minutes.
7
If you have time, simmering for a longer period of time (45 minutes to an hour) is better.
8
Serve with a scoop of sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips.
9
I use yellow bell peppers for their color, but others are easily substited.
10
Add or subtract cayenne as your taste dictates.

420

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 chicken breast halves, cubed, 1 cup red onion, cubed, 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & diced, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Chicken Chili

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