Ground Chicken Chili
Ground Chicken Chili is packed with protein, beans and bold flavors for a lighter twist on a classic comfort food. It's a hearty, comforting dinner that's ready in about 40 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 229kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 14 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup homemade chicken stock sub with store bought
- 4 ounces diced green chilies mild or spicy; sub with your favorite fresh chili as desired
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste see note 3
- 15 ounces cannelini beans or your favorite variety; rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the ground chicken to the pan and break up into the small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic and spices and cook for 30 seconds longer.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, 1 lb. ground chicken, 3 cloves garlic, 1.5 tablespoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Add the diced tomatoes, chicken stock, diced chilies and tomato paste and stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low. Add the beans and continue cooking for about 20 minutes or until the chili has thickened to the desired consistency.14 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes, 1 cup homemade chicken stock, 4 ounces diced green chilies, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 15 ounces cannelini beans
- Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Serve with optional toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Pro tip: If the chili is too thin, cook until it has reduced down or add 1-2 more tablespoons of tomato paste. If it's too thick, adjust with and additional 1/2 - 1 cup stock.
- Add another 1/2 lb. ground chicken or an additional can of beans to make it extra hearty. Add more stock as needed.
- If you don't have tomato paste on hand, use a 15 ounce can of tomato sauce and add 1/2 - 1 cup more stock as needed.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1141IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 4mg