Best 7 Ancho Chicken And Black Bean Chili Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this Ancho Chicken and Black Bean Chili, a tantalizing dish that embodies the essence of Mexican cuisine. This hearty chili combines succulent chicken, tender black beans, and a medley of aromatic spices, all simmered together in a rich and flavorful ancho chili sauce. The result is a delectable and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, a side dish, or even as a topping for nachos or tacos. This recipe offers two variations to cater to your preferences: a traditional version and a slow cooker version, ensuring that you can savor this chili with ease. Additionally, you'll find a delightful recipe for Cornbread Muffins, perfect for dipping into the flavorful chili and completing your culinary journey.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ANCHO CHICKEN BREAST WITH BLACK BEANS, BELL PEPPERS & SCALLIONS



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In this healthy chicken recipe, the meat is rubbed with ancho chile powder, a spice made from dried poblano peppers. It adds mild heat and subtle smokiness to the rub on the chicken, but you can use regular chili powder here instead. This recipe makes an extra 1/2 cup of the black bean mash--try it wrapped into a burrito for lunch or as a taco filling (see Tips, below).

Provided by Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN

Categories     Healthy Baked Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium black beans, rinsed
Juice of 1 lime
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
16 scallions, trimmed
3 medium red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch strips
1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 teaspoons, divided
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and halved crosswise
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder (see Tips)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • To prepare beans: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cumin seeds; cook, stirring, until fragrant and starting to brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in beans, lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until hot, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher until mostly smooth. Refrigerate 1/2 cup of the mashed beans for another use (see Tips, below). Cover the remaining beans to keep warm.
  • To prepare chicken & vegetables: Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Toss scallions and bell peppers in a large bowl with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Broil, stirring twice, until the vegetables are charred, 8 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place chicken between 2 large pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet or a heavy saucepan to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Combine chile powder, cinnamon, cocoa, brown sugar and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Brush both sides of the chicken with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and coat both sides with the spice mixture.
  • Coat a large grill pan or skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add half the chicken. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining chicken, reducing the heat if necessary.
  • Place about 2/3 cup of the beans on each of 4 dinner plates and top each portion with scallions, bell peppers and chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 463.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

CHICKEN CHILI WITH BLACK BEANS



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Because it looks different than traditional chili, my family was a little hesitant to try this dish at first. Thanks to the full, hearty flavor, it's become a real favorite around our house. I like to serve it with warm cornbread. -Jeanette Urbom, Louisburg, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 cup chicken broth or beer
1/2 to 1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the chicken, red peppers and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes . Add the green chiles, garlic, chili powder, cumin and coriander; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, broth and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring often and adding water as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN CHILI



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This is my grandmother's recipe for chili and the only one I make for my family now since we all love it so much. This recipe is great after it has sat overnight in the fridge as well. The flavors blend nicely over time. Garnish with shredded cheese or other ingredients to you're liking.

Provided by kmpelham

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (5 ounce) cans chicken, drained
2 (1.25 ounce) packages chili seasoning mix
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until soft. Stir black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken, chili seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper through the onion, breaking up large pieces of chicken until shredded; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and cook at a simmer until hot, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 17.7 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 2376.6 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

ANCHO BLACK AND WHITE BEAN CHILI



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Enjoy this chili made using two types of bean and ancho chilies - a rich tangy dinner!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups dried black turtle beans (8 ounces), sorted and rinsed
1 1/4 cups dried cannellini or great northern beans (8 ounces), sorted and rinsed
8 cups water
1 cup thick-and-chunky salsa
1 teaspoon chopped garlic (from 4-ounce jar)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 dried ancho chilies, seeded and chopped, or 2 tablespoons canned diced green chilies
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
Sour cream, if desired
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat beans and water to boiling in 8-quart Dutch oven. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except cilantro and sour cream. Heat to boiling; educe heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally and adding water if necessary, until beans are tender.
  • Stir in cilantro. Top each serving with sour cream; sprinkle with additional chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 85 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 22 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg

CHICKEN AND TWO BEAN CHILI



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An awesome change from the traditional beef chili! I made this for my husband for the first time and he went back for seconds!

Provided by Ash and Steve

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 3h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup frozen corn
¼ cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried cilantro
Dash of salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ green bell peppers, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ yellow bell pepper, diced

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Boil the chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain the chicken and place in a slow cooker.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the onion and garlic in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes; scrape into the slow cooker.
  • Add the black beans, great Northern beans, tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, chicken stock, brown sugar, corn, vinegar, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and cayenne pepper to the slow cooker. Cook on High until the beans are tender, 3 to 4 hours. Stir the diced green, red, and yellow bell peppers into the chili and cook another 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 813.1 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

PULLED CHICKEN & BLACK BEAN CHILLI



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Make a batch of Mexican-inspired pulled chicken and black bean chilli, which can be easily doubled and kept in the freezer. Serve with rice or tortilla wraps

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp sunflower oil
2 onions, sliced
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp cumin seeds
3 tbsp chipotle in adobo or 1 tsp chipotle paste
350g passata
1⁄2 chicken stock shot or cube
400g can black beans, drained but not rinsed
1⁄2 lime, juiced
cooked rice or tortillas, coriander, feta, lime wedges and chopped red onion, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a shallow saucepan or casserole dish with a lid. Tip in the onions and cook over a medium-low heat for 5 mins until softened. Add the chicken and turn up the heat to medium. Stir in the garlic, a small pinch of sugar, the oregano, cumin seeds and some seasoning. Cook for a couple of minutes, then add the chipotle and cook for a few minutes more. Pour in the passata, 100ml water and add the stock. Season and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover with a lid and cook for 40-50 mins, stirring occasionally until the chicken is tender. Shred the chicken into the sauce using two forks, then stir through the beans. Simmer for 5 mins more, then turn off the heat. Squeeze in the lime juice. Can be kept chilled for three days and frozen for up to two months. Defrost thoroughly and reheat. Serve with rice or tortilla wraps, and some coriander, feta, lime wedges and red onion on the side, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

BLACK BEAN ANCHO CHILI



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Categories     Bean     Beef     Garlic     Onion     Tomato     Lime     Avocado     Bell Pepper     Jalapeño     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 10 cups, serving 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound (about 2 1/2 cups) dried black beans, picked over and rinsed
2 medium onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
7 1/2 cups water
3 ounces (about 6) dried ancho chilies*, stemmed, seeded, and torn into pieces (wear rubber gloves)
a 28-ounce can tomatoes including the juice, puréed coarse
1 cup chicken broth
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon dried orégano, crumbled
1/3 cup chopped fresh coriander, or to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
avocado salsa (recipe follows) as an accompaniment if desired
sour cream as an accompaniment if desired
For salsa
1 avocado (preferably California)
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 fresh or pickled jalapeño, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)
*available at Hispanic markets, some specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets

Steps:

  • Make salsa:
  • Halve and peel the avocado and cut it into 1/4-inch dice. In a bowl toss the avocado with the juice, the onion, the jalapeño, and salt and pepper to taste. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
  • Make chili:
  • In a large bowl let the beans soak in enough water to cover them by 2 inches for 1 hour and drain them. In a large heavy kettle cook the onions and 4 of the garlic cloves, minced, in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until the onions are softened, add the cumin, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the beans and 6 cups of the water and simmer the mixture, uncovered, adding more water if necessary to keep the beans barely covered, for 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
  • While the beans are simmering, in a small saucepan bring the remaining 1 1/2 cups water to a boil, add the chilies, and remove the pan from the heat. Let the mixture stand for 20 minutes and in a blender puree the chilies with the liquid. Add the chili puree, to the bean mixture with the tomato puree, the broth, the bell pepper, the orégano, and salt to taste and simmer the mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Stir in the coriander, the lime juice, and the remaining 2 garlic cloves, minced, and simmer the chili for 5 minutes.
  • The chili may be frozen or made 4 days in advance, cooled, uncovered, and kept covered and chilled. Serve the chili with the avocado salsa and the sour cream.

Tips:

  • To make the chicken more flavorful, marinate it in the ancho chili paste for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have ancho chili paste, you can make your own by blending dried ancho chilies with some water and a bit of oil.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder and cumin to your taste.
  • If you like your chili thick and hearty, add a can of tomato paste or a cup of masa harina.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, avocado, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

This ancho chicken and black bean chili is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. Serve it with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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