Description
A comforting and filling chicken chili perfect for chilly evenings and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (Diced into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (For sautéing)
- 1 large Onion (Diced)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 2 medium Bell Peppers (One red and one green, diced)
- 2 cans Diced Tomatoes (14.5 ounces each)
- 2 cups Chicken Broth (Low-sodium)
- 1 can Black Beans (15 ounces, rinsed and drained)
- 1 can Kidney Beans (15 ounces, rinsed and drained)
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (To taste)
- 1 handful Fresh Cilantro (Chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare them as described. Dice the chicken, onion, and bell peppers, and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it turns translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Introduce the diced bell peppers and cook for another 5-6 minutes until they soften.
- Add the diced chicken breast and cook for about 5-7 minutes until it is browned on all sides.
- Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, and paprika, stirring to coat the chicken and vegetables.
- Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and chicken broth, stirring to mix everything.
- Add the rinsed black beans and kidney beans, stirring to incorporate them into the chili.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 30-35 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. For a thicker consistency, simmer longer if needed.
- Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the diced chicken in spices for a few hours before cooking. You can adjust the spices to your liking for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican