Best 6 Chicken And Two Bean Chili Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful journey with this savory Chicken and Two-Bean Chili, a symphony of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This versatile dish, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, combines the richness of chicken, the hearty texture of two types of beans, and an array of aromatic spices, resulting in a satisfying and comforting meal. Discover the secrets of crafting this classic chili with our step-by-step guide, along with variations and additional recipes to tantalize your taste buds. From the traditional beef chili to vegetarian and slow cooker variations, find the perfect chili recipe to warm your soul and delight your family and friends.

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CHILI WITH CHICKEN AND BEANS



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If you like, spice up this robust chili by adding chopped fresh hot chile peppers. You can also replace the canned beans with cooked dried beans; if you do so, use the bean cooking liquid to replace half the chicken stock.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 teaspoons whole cumin seed
2 medium onions, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 dried bay leaf
One 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes with their juice
One 4-ounce can green chiles, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
4 cups canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces (1/4 cup) low-fat sour cream, for garnish (optional)
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil and cumin seeds over medium heat until the cumin is lightly toasted and aromatic, about 1 minute. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Raise heat to medium, and add the chicken, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaf to pot. Cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is seared on the outside and coated thoroughly with spices, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and green chiles, and stir to combine. Cook 5 minutes. Add stock, salt, and beans; season with black pepper, and stir to combine.
  • Cover; simmer. Stir contents, then replace lid to partially cover pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until chili is thickened and chicken is tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Divide chili among six bowls; garnish with sour cream and cilantro leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 g, Cholesterol 127 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 55 g, Sodium 884 g

CHICKEN & BEAN CHILI



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Chili Time is any time you want to make a hungry crowd happy. This creamy chili is a must at my soup party every year. -Theresa Baehr, Williamsburg, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1-2/3 cups whole milk
1 cup beer or reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon sugar
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder and chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1073mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

WHITE BEAN CHICKEN CHILI



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My sister shared this white bean chicken chili recipe with me. I usually double it and add one extra can of beans, then serve with cheddar biscuits or warmed tortillas. The jalapeno adds just enough heat to notice but not too much for my children. -Kristine Bowles, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 3h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/4-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, divided
2-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: sliced avocado, quartered cherry tomatoes and chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken until browned. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender. Add jalapeno, garlic, oregano and cumin; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add to slow cooker., In a bowl, mash 1 cup beans; stir in 1/2 cup broth. Stir bean mixture and the remaining whole beans and broth into chicken mixture., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 3-3-1/2 hours. Stir before serving. Sprinkle with cheese; add toppings if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 894mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

WHITE BEAN AND CHICKEN CHILI



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To get yourself through the week, cook up a pot of Giada De Laurentiis' veggie-packed White Bean and Chicken Chili recipe from Giada at Home on Food Network.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h23m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds ground chicken
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 tablespoons flour
2 (15-ounce cans) cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained
1 bunch (about 1 pound) Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves chopped into 1-inch pieces
11/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the ground chicken, 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, fennel seeds, oregano, and chili powder. Cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes. Stir the flour into the chicken mixture. Add the beans, Swiss chard, corn, and chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 55-60 minutes until the liquid has reduced by about half and the chili has thickened. Add the red pepper flakes and simmer for another 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Ladle the chili into serving bowls. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

WEEKNIGHT TWO-BEAN CHILI



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This 30-minute weekenight dinner is a vegetarian chili that tastes like it's been slow simmered for hours. The hint of Chinese five-spice powder is a nice spice surprise. If you serve it over spaghetti, it turns into Cincinnati-style chili. (1 serving of Cincinnati-style chili equals 3/4 cup chili + 2 ounce (dry) cooked whole-wheat spaghetti.)

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small jalapeno, minced (with some seeds)
1 small or 1/2 large red onion, finely diced
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 1/4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup canned crushed roasted tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder or ground cinnamon, optional
Two 15-ounce cans beans (such as kidney and black), rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup finely shredded extra-sharp Cheddar (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add the jalapenos, onions and vinegar and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the broth, tomatoes, chili powder and five-spice powder if using, and increase the heat to high. Bring to a full boil and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the beans and return to a full boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until just slightly thickened but still soupy, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro.
  • Fill each bowl with about 1/2 cup of rice. Ladle the chili on top, sprinkle with the Cheddar and serve.

MEXICAN TWO BEAN CHICKEN CHILI



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This is a Pampered Chef recipe. It goes together very quickly. I made it during a party and it was completely demolished.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium zucchini, diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) jar thick & chunky salsa
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
3 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in a stock pot.
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.5, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 58.8, Sodium 1293.1, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 6.5, Protein 38.1

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or canned beans.
  • Add a teaspoon of ground cumin or chili powder for a smoky flavor.
  • To make the chili spicier, add a chopped jalapeƱo pepper or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado.
  • If you're using a slow cooker, cook the chili on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Conclusion:

This Chicken and Two-Bean Chili is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy chili recipe, give this one a try!

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