Description
A comforting and flavorful chicken chili recipe that combines tender chicken, hearty beans, and vibrant vegetables in a rich broth.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast: 500 grams, diced into bite-sized pieces.
- Kidney beans: 1 can (400 grams), drained and rinsed.
- Black beans: 1 can (400 grams), drained and rinsed.
- Diced tomatoes: 1 can (400 grams).
- Onion: 1 medium, chopped.
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced.
- Chili powder: 2 tablespoons.
- Cumin: 1 tablespoon.
- Bell pepper: 1 medium, chopped (any color).
- Chicken broth: 500 milliliters.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons.
- Salt and pepper: to taste.
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by dicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin, and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the diced chicken breast and season with salt and pepper.
- Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and chicken broth, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Serve the chili in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley and optional toppings.
Notes
- Overcooking the chicken can make it dry; cook just until done.
- Always sauté the vegetables to build flavor.
- Be generous with spices to avoid blandness.
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Allow the chili to simmer to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken chili, comfort food, hearty meal, easy recipe