Smoky Chipotle Chicken Chili
This hearty and flavorful chicken chili is packed with a smoky, spicy kick that will warm you up from the inside out. Colorful bell peppers, onions, and garlic create a robust base, while the chipotle chilies and adobo sauce add layers of rich, complex flavor. Simmered to perfection, this chili is a comforting and satisfying dish that's perfect for cozy nights in or for feeding a crowd. Top it off with your favorite garnishes and get ready to delight your taste buds!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 1 poblano pepper, roughly chopped
- 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1 red onion, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 lb ground chicken - I use dark meat - but you can use either
- 2 chipotle chilies, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 16 ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional0
- cheese
- scallions
- guacamole
- sour cream
- fritos
- chives
Instructions
- In a large heavy bottom pot, add the olive oil over medium high heat.
- Add the red and orange bell pepper, poblano pepper and yellow and red onion and sauté for 10-12 minutes until the vegetables start to cook down. Add the garlic and chili powder and sauté for 1-2 more minutes.
- Next, add the ground chicken. Break it up into pieces with a wooden spoon and sauté until golden brown.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add chopped chipotle chili peppers, adobo sauce, crushed tomatoes and chicken stock. Stir to combine and reduce the heat to medium. Add the drained black beans and simmer for 20 minutes until the chili thickens.
- Once the chili has thickened, you can reduce the heat to low and keep it on the stove until you are ready to serve.
- Top with any of the optional toppings and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Calories: 259 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 26 g
- Protein Content: 18 g
- Fat Content: 10 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
- Trans Fat Content: 0.04 g
- Cholesterol Content: 50 mg
- Sodium Content: 945 mg
- Fiber Content: 8 g
- Sugar Content: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 8 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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