Spicy Chicken Chili with Cashews Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Chili with Cashews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 3 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 3 cups cooked cannellini or navy beans or two 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed; 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, or one 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed; 1 large can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, chopped; One 12-ounce bottle dark beer; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1 cup (5 ounces) roasted cashews; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups cooked cannellini or navy beans or two 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, or one 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed
1 large can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes, chopped
One 12-ounce bottle dark beer
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup (5 ounces) roasted cashews
1 teaspoon kosher salt

1
Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed saucepan and add the onions, garlic, red peppers, and jalapenos.
2
Cook until they are wilted, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the chile powder, cumin, and oregano and stir.
4
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 more minutes.
5
Add the beans, tomatoes, and beer.
6
Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 30 minutes, until the chicken is entirely cooked.
7
Add the chocolate and the cashews and stir.
8
Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, for another 10 minutes, until the chocolate is entirely melted and mixed in and the liquid is well blended.
9
Season with the salt and serve warm.

780

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 large onions, chopped, 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 3 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chicken Chili with Cashews 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!

Spicy Chicken Chili with Cashews

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Variations & substitutions

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