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. Check out Chicken Chili Recipe and other easy-to-make favorites.
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