Chicken Chili

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Chicken Chili
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on July 08, 2023

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeno peppers, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  4. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the tomatoes, beans, and tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro.

Interesting Facts

  • This dish is perfect for meal prepping. It can last up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
  • You can make this dish vegetarian by substituting the ground chicken with cooked quinoa or lentils.
  • This dish can be easily frozen for up to 3 months for an easy meal.