Best 5 Chicken Chili With Collards Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of chicken chili recipes, each bursting with bold flavors and diverse ingredients. From the classic Chicken Chili with Collards, a hearty and comforting stew brimming with tender chicken, smoky bacon, earthy collard greens, and a symphony of spices, to the tantalizing White Chicken Chili, a creamy and flavorful delight featuring juicy chicken, roasted poblano peppers, sweet corn, and a touch of sour cream, we have something for every palate.

Explore the zesty Chicken Chili Verde, a vibrant and aromatic dish showcasing succulent chicken simmered in a tangy tomatillo-based sauce, complemented by roasted green chiles, fresh cilantro, and a hint of lime. For a smoky and robust variation, try our Chicken Chili with Chipotle and Sweet Potatoes, where tender chicken mingles with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and a rich chipotle-infused broth.

If you prefer a rich and hearty one-pot meal, our Chicken Chili with Cornbread Dumplings is sure to satisfy. This comforting stew combines succulent chicken, a medley of vegetables, and a savory broth, topped with fluffy cornbread dumplings that soak up all the delicious flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CHILI WITH GREENS AND BEANS



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Beans, greens and chicken come together with tomatoes in a thick and creamy broth. This recipe, as with most chili recipes, doesn't need to be exact and can be altered to fit your taste or what you have on hand. The choice of greens is up to you - my first choice is kale, but you can use spinach, turnip greens, collards or a combination (my favorite)! If you use fresh greens, wash and chop them very fine before adding them to the slow cooker.

Provided by Valerie Bagwell McGreevy

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

Time 6h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups canned white beans, rinsed and drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups frozen cooked kale
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup diced onion
2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning, or more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place black beans, white beans, tomatoes, and kale in a slow cooker.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the onion to the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle with chili powder, garlic and herb seasoning, and salt.
  • Place the chicken breast halves on top, then pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 6 hours. Remove the chicken breasts, and shred or cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Stir the shredded chicken back into the chili.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, allow to heat for a few minutes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 76.3 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1364.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CHICKEN CHILI



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Get yourself through the week with Ina Garten's Chicken Chili recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network; it's low in calories but high in flavor.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups chopped yellow onions (3 onions)
1/8 cup good olive oil, plus extra for chicken
1/8 cup minced garlic (2 cloves)
2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and large-diced
2 yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded, and large-diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for chicken
2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes in puree, undrained
1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaves
4 split chicken breasts, bone in, skin on
Freshly ground black pepper
Chopped onions, corn chips, grated cheddar, sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook the onions in the oil over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne, and salt. Cook for 1 minute. Crush the tomatoes by hand or in batches in a food processor fitted with a steel blade (pulse 6 to 8 times). Add to the pot with the basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast the chicken for 35 to 40 minutes, until just cooked. Let cool slightly. Separate the meat from the bones and skin and cut it into 3/4-inch chunks. Add to the chili and simmer, uncovered, for another 20 minutes. Serve with the toppings, or refrigerate and reheat gently before serving.

AWARD-WINNING WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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This chili is a family favorite! It has won several chili competitions and is a definite crowd-pleaser!

Provided by Rjcunigan

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     White Chili Recipes

Time 8h13m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
2 (15 ounce) cans great Northern beans
1 (15 ounce) can white corn
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
½ cup sour cream
½ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Layer chicken, great Northern beans, and corn into a slow cooker.
  • Mix chicken broth, chicken soup, green chile peppers, and taco seasoning together in a bowl; pour over chicken mixture.
  • Cover and cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 8 to 10 hours. Stir in sour cream and pepper Jack cheese; cover and cook until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 932.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

BOHEMIAN COLLARDS



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I've added unconventional ingredients to these collards that make them unique and exquisite on the palate and on the plate. -Ally Phillips, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large bunch collard greens (about 2 pounds)
6 bacon strips, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn (about 7-1/2 ounces)
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Trim thick stems from collard greens; coarsely chop leaves. In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Cook and stir collard greens in bacon drippings and oil just until coated. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until greens are very tender, 25-30 minutes., Add corn, red pepper, salt, pepper flakes and pepper. Cook and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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This tangy, mildly spicy white-bean chili is as warming and comforting as a traditional chili, but in a lighter, brighter form. Plenty of green chiles - fresh and canned - provide kick while creamy white beans mellow it all out. To decrease the heat level, remove and discard the seeds from the jalapeño before you mince it. A large handful of chopped cilantro added at the end brings freshness, but if you don't care for cilantro, pass it at the table along with the other toppings or omit it entirely. Continuing the spirit of customizing your chili, you can make this in the slow cooker or on the stovetop. Use 3 cups chicken stock in the slow cooker and 4 cups on the stovetop, where liquid is more likely to evaporate.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 6h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large yellow or red onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt
10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, minced
3 (4-ounce) cans chopped green chiles, hot, mild or a combination
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 cups chicken stock
2 (14-ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (about 1 small bunch), optional
1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
Pickled jalapeño slices, sliced scallion, cubed avocado and sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeño and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chopped green chiles, cumin, onion powder, oregano and cayenne and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture into a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Generously season the chicken thighs with salt and add them to the pot. Stir in 3 cups chicken stock and the beans. Cover and cook on low until the chicken is tender, 4 to 6 hours.
  • Shred the chicken using two forks. (You can do this directly in the pot, or remove the chicken to a bowl, shred it, then return it to the pot.) Stir in the frozen corn, cover and cook until warmed through, about 10 minutes. Stir in the cilantro, if using, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt. Serve in bowls and pass the toppings at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 370, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 935 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Prep Ingredients: Before starting, measure and chop all ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
  • Use Quality Chicken: Opt for fresh or thawed boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a tender and flavorful chili.
  • Brown Chicken: Browning the chicken in a pan before adding it to the chili enhances its flavor and texture.
  • Choose Spicy Chili Powder: Select a chili powder with some heat to give your chili a nice kick.
  • Add Collard Greens: Incorporate collard greens for a nutritious boost and a unique flavor dimension.
  • Simmer for Flavor: Allow the chili to simmer for at least 30 minutes to develop rich and complex flavors.
  • Adjust Seasoning: Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional spices as desired.
  • Serve with Toppings: Offer various toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped onions, and sliced avocado to enhance the chili's appeal.

Conclusion:

This hearty and comforting chicken chili with collards is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. The tender chicken, savory broth, and the unique touch of collard greens create a satisfying meal. Whether served on a chilly day or as a crowd-pleasing party dish, this chili is sure to impress. The recipe's ease of preparation and versatility make it a keeper in any home cook's recipe collection. Experiment with different chili powders and toppings to tailor the chili to your preference. Enjoy this delicious and nutritious dish with family and friends.

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