Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 bell pepper, diced
– 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
– 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 2 tablespoons chili powder
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
– Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
– Shredded cheese for serving (optional)
– Sour cream for serving (optional)
– Avocado slices for serving (optional)
Instructions
Creating the Best Chicken Chili Ever is easy if you follow these simple steps:
1. Heat Oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add diced onions and bell peppers. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Cook Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
5. Spice It Up: Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the chicken. Stir well to coat.
6. Add Tomatoes and Beans: Pour in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and black beans. Stir to combine.
7. Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and mix everything together.
8. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
9. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
10. Add Corn: Stir in the corn and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
11. Taste and Adjust: Taste the chili and adjust seasonings as necessary.
This step-by-step guide will lead you to create an incredible chicken chili that will leave everyone asking for the recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 28g