Steve's Floribean Chicken Chili Recipe

Name: Steve's Floribean Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds chicken thighs; 1 onion, halved; 2 carrots, halved; 3 celery ribs, halved; 3 bay leaves; Juice of 1 lime; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; 6 black peppercorns; 1 pound dried red kidney beans; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup each chopped (1/4 inch) onion and poblano pepper; 8 ounces diced (1/2 inch) andouille sausage; 1 tablespoon each ground coriander, cumin and chili powder; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 4 ounces tomato paste; 2 tablespoons each red-wine vinegar, molasses and chopped chipotle pepper; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 cups diced ripe tomatoes; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup snipped chives; 1 each ripe mango and tomato, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro; Salt and pepper, to taste; Grated Monterey pepper Jack cheese, optional

Servings: persons

5 pounds chicken thighs
1 onion, halved
2 carrots, halved
3 celery ribs, halved
3 bay leaves
Juice of 1 lime
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
6 black peppercorns
1 pound dried red kidney beans
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup each chopped (1/4 inch) onion and poblano pepper
8 ounces diced (1/2 inch) andouille sausage
1 tablespoon each ground coriander, cumin and chili powder
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
4 ounces tomato paste
2 tablespoons each red-wine vinegar, molasses and chopped chipotle pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 cups diced ripe tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup snipped chives
1 each ripe mango and tomato, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper, to taste
Grated Monterey pepper Jack cheese, optional

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Place chicken along with next 8 ingredients in a large, heavy pot; add water just to cover.
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
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Remove chicken to a bowl.
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Strain the broth, return it to the pot and reserve.
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Shred the chicken and reserve.
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Add the beans to the reserved broth.
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes, skimming any foam.
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Drain beans, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid; set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-low heat.
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Add onions, poblano pepper and sausage; cook for 8 minutes.
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Add coriander, cumin, and chili powder; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring.
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Add tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, molasses, chipotle, sugar, and the reserved bean liquid.
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Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
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Add diced tomato, cilantro, reserved beans and chicken.
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Cook for 10 minutes longer.
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Prepare garnishes: Combine sour cream and chives in a bowl.
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In another bowl, combine the mango, tomato, and cilantro, salt and pepper.
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Serve the chili topped with chive-sour cream, mango salsa, and cheese, if desired.

1556

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

156

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds chicken thighs, 1 onion, halved, 2 carrots, halved, 3 celery ribs, halved, and more.

Yes, Steve's Floribean 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.

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Steve's Floribean Chicken Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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