Chicken Chili Recipe

This chicken chili is a hearty and flavorful dish packed with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. It’s perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or a comforting lunch. The chili is easy to make, cooks quickly, and can be customized with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, avocado, or sour cream.

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded chicken or turkey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can)
• 2 cups chicken or turkey broth
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1½ cups frozen sweet corn (or 15 oz can), rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes
• Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings: Shredded cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream, Greek yogurt, sliced jalapeno

Directions

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
• Add diced onion, chopped bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken or turkey broth, shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and chili flakes.
• Lower the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens and flavors meld.
• Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve hot with optional toppings of your choice.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4