Ground Chicken Chili

Ground Chicken Chili

from staysnatched.com
40 min
8 servings

This is the best Ground Chicken Chili recipe and is perfect for quick weeknight dinners. This healthier version has fewer calories and fat and is made with beans, bell peppers, and a homemade chili seasoning spice.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped green peppers
  • 1/2 cup chopped red peppers
  • 2-3 garlic cloves (Minced.)
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 15 oz canned chili beans (Drained)
  • 15 oz canned black beans (Drained)
  • 15 oz canned diced chilies and tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup broth (Chicken or vegetable, etc)
  • 6 oz canned tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red cayenne pepper Optional for spicy.

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a Dutch oven or large stock pot on medium high heat. When hot, add the olive oil, chopped onions, green peppers, and red peppers.

  2. 2

    Saute for a few minutes until the veggies are soft.

  3. 3

    Add in the minced garlic and stir.

  4. 4

    Add in the ground chicken. Use a meat chopper and break down the ground chicken.

  5. 5

    Season the chicken with the chili spices and seasoning. Stir until the chicken until it has fully cooked or for about 5-6 minutes. I find that ground chicken doesn't produce much fat, but use your judgment and drain any excess fat if necessary.

  6. 6

    Add the broth, beans, diced tomatoes and chilies, and tomato paste to the pot. Stir.

  7. 7

    Adjust the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and allow the chili to simmer until all of the ingredients are combined, for about 15-20 minutes.

  8. 8

    Cool before serving.