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Ground chicken chili recipe in a bowl with cheese
5 from 11 ratings

Ground Chicken Chili

Hearty and flavorful ground chicken chili is a healthy and hearty family dinner recipe that has a deep, delicous flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Crissy Page

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large green bell pepper diced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 can Ro-Tel (diced tomatoes with green chiles) 14.5 oz.
  • 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz.
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can red kidney beans 15 oz., with liquid
  • 1 can black beans 15 oz., drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar heaping

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy pot. Add the ground chicken, onion, garlic, and green pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender, breaking up any large pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula. You may notice some liquid in the pan from the chicken and vegetables. It’s fine to leave it, but you can drain it if you prefer.
  • Add the oregano, chili powder, cumin, and cinnamon to the meat mixture. Cook for about one minute, stirring to release the flavors.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to deglaze, loosening any browned bits. Add the salt, black pepper, bay leaves, fire-roasted tomatoes, Ro-Tel, and tomato sauce. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the kidney beans (with liquid), black beans (drained and rinsed), and brown sugar. Stir to combine, then simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
  • Serve hot in bowls with your favorite toppings. Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro make great additions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 762mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g