Easy Chicken Chili

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Welcome to Kelly’s Kitchen! Today, I have a simple and easy recipe perfect for fall. Chili is a perfect one-pot comfort food dish that we all love come fall and this version swaps ground beef for chicken for a lighter take with all the flavor. So let’s get to Easy Chicken Chili!

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Easy Chicken Chili

Easy Chicken Chili Ingredients

2 Cups Shredded Chicken or Turkey

1 tbsp. Olive Oil

1 Sweet Onion, diced

1 Red Bell Pepper, Chopped

3 Garlic Cloves, minced

1 Can Diced Tomatoes (15 oz.)

2 Cups Chicken Broth

1 (15oz) Can Black Beans, rinsed and drained

1 ½ Cup Frozen Sweet Corn

1 tsp. Chili Powder

1 tsp. Ground Cumin

1 tsp. Dried Oregano

½ tsp. Chili Flakes

Salt and pepper, to taste

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How to Prepare Easy Chicken Chili

Step 1

Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers, and sauté until tender, 5-7 minutes.

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Step 2

Add the garlic and spices, stir to combine.

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Stir in beans, corn, tomatoes, and chicken. Lower the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the chili thickens and flavors blend.

Season with salt and pepper to your taste.

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This is such a simple recipe that is so perfect for fall. I love a good chili on a cold day and the leftovers are even better! I hope you give my recipe for Easy Chicken Chili a try this fall! Take care and be well, xo Kelly

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Tips for Preparing Easy Chicken Chili

1. Use store-bought rotisserie chicken to make this recipe quick and easy.

2. Swap the red pepper for a green pepper or use  mild green chilis for a southwestern flavor.

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Ingredients

2 Cups Shredded Chicken or Turkey

1 tbsp. Olive Oil

1 Sweet Onion, diced

1 Red Bell Pepper, Chopped

3 Garlic Cloves, minced

1 Can Diced Tomatoes (15 oz.)

2 Cups Chicken Broth

1 (15oz) Can Black Beans, rinsed and drained

1 1/2 Cup Frozen Sweet Corn

1 tsp. Chili Powder

1 tsp. Ground Cumin

1 tsp. Dried Oregano

1/2 tsp. Chili Flakes

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers, and sauté until tender, 5-7 minutes.

Add the garlic and spices, stir to combine.

Stir in beans, corn, tomatoes, broth, and chicken. Lower the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the chili thickens and flavors blend.

Season with salt and pepper to your taste.

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