Best 7 Easy Ground Chicken Chili Recipes

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**Discover the Delightful Simplicity of Ground Chicken Chili: A Nutritious and Flavorful Dish for Every Occasion**

Ground chicken chili is a versatile and flavorful dish that combines the goodness of lean ground chicken, aromatic spices, hearty beans, and crisp vegetables, simmered together in a rich and savory broth. This delectable chili offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, making it a perfect choice for a comforting meal. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight dinner, a hearty lunch option, or a satisfying game day snack, our collection of ground chicken chili recipes has something for every occasion. From classic chili recipes that showcase the traditional flavors of chili powder, cumin, and paprika to innovative variations that incorporate unique ingredients and cooking techniques, our recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHICKEN CHILI



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We have lots of visitors on our 10-acre farm, so I like to make down-home dishes. Whenever I serve this chili, I'm asked for the recipe, which I'm happy to share.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cans (16 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in oil until tender. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

EASY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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Chili is one of our best cold-weather strategies. We use chicken and white beans for a twist on the regular bowl of red. It's soothing comfort food. -Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground chicken
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
Optional toppings: Reduced-fat sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook chicken and onion over medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up chicken into crumbles., Pour 1 can of beans in a small bowl; mash slightly. Stir mashed beans, remaining can of beans, chiles, seasonings and broth into chicken mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, 12-15 minutes. Serve with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER GROUND CHICKEN CHILI



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After trying out many mediocre chili recipes over the years, I decided to create my own hearty chicken chili with a little kick to it in a slow cooker.

Provided by KatieO

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

Time 4h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground chicken
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (29 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 tablespoon sour cream, or to taste
1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped green onions, or to taste
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a medium-sized pan. Cook and stir ground chicken in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Combine chili powder, garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl; stir into chicken to coat.
  • Transfer chicken to a slow cooker. Add kidney beans, diced tomatoes with chiles, black beans, onion, and chopped jalapeno. Pour chicken broth over mixture and stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on High until chili has cooked down and thickened, about 4 hours, stirring corn kernels into mixture during last 30 minutes of cook time.
  • Spoon chili into bowls and top each with sour cream, Cheddar cheese, green onions, and sliced jalapeno.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.5 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 17.1 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1620.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

EASY WHITE CHICKEN CHILI



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This is a recipe given to me by a good friend and co-worker. It has a wonderful flavor that I think anyone can appreciate, especially for a quick fix on a cold winter day! Serve with jasmine rice as side with chili or fresh French or Italian bread.

Provided by EPHESIS

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

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 ¼ cups chicken broth
3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 pinches cayenne pepper, or to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or to taste
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook chicken, onion, and garlic in hot oil until the chicken is browned completely, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Remove the chicken to a cutting board, cut into 1-inch pieces, and return to the Dutch oven; add chicken broth, cannellini, green chilies, oregano, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Divide cilantro among 4 bowls. Ladle chili over cilantro and top with cheese. Season with salt to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 14.2 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 2725.7 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SUPER EASY CHICKEN CHILI



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All you have to know how to do is open some cans... This is so easy and so delicious. It will get you a second date for sure!

Provided by Megs

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

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (15.5 ounce) cans great Northern beans
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 roasted chicken, bones and skin removed, meat torn into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, great Northern beans, chopped chiles, and torn chicken. Season with cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Increase heat to medium-high to bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in sour cream and simmer for 5 minutes. To serve, ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 115.7 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 45.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 588.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

GROUND CHICKEN CHILI



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After trying other white chili recipes, I created my own that full with ground chicken, beans, peppers, and savory herbs, hot-spicy yet sweet, and creamy for a change from tomato-based chili. My partner frequently takes my cooking to work for colleagues to sample, and they said this is not only some great chili with kick, it's one of the best non-standard chilis they've eaten! Thick and robust, great for dinner on a cool evening. Up the ante with tortilla chips or corn muffins as a side--with kernel corn and diced chiles added to the muffin batter.

Provided by Dean

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

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 pounds ground chicken
1 cup water
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
6 small Peppers, jalapeno, raw
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons ground thyme
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
½ cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) tub whipped cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and water in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir, breaking up the chicken finely, about 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, and garlic; continue to cook until vegetables are soft and liquid is nearly cooked off, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chili powder, salt, basil, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; reduce heat to medium. Taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in pinto beans, great northern beans, corn, and sugar. Add cream cheese and sour cream; cook and stir until thoroughly blended. Stir in beer.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 681.3 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

GROUND CHICKEN CHILI



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Make and share this Ground Chicken Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ken Lynch

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground chicken
2 cups red kidney beans
1/2 large red pepper (chopped)
1/2 large yellow onion (chopped)
1 stalk celery (chopped)
26 ounces aunt millie traditional spaghetti sauce
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Fry pepper, onion and celery in olive oil until tender.
  • Add ground chicken and garlic and cook until browned.
  • Add kidney beans, sauce, chili powder and crushed pepper and cook until heated through.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: Dicing or mincing vegetables and prepping spices before cooking speeds up the process.
  • Use a large pot: Chili tends to bubble and splatter, so use a pot big enough to prevent spills.
  • Add flavor with spices: Chili powder, cumin, and paprika are essential for classic chili flavor. Experiment with other spices like oregano, cayenne, or chipotle powder for a unique twist.
  • Use a variety of beans: Different beans offer different textures and flavors. A good mix might include kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
  • Simmer for depth of flavor: Letting the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes, or even longer, allows the flavors to meld and deepen.
  • Serve with toppings: Classic toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, and diced onions add flavor and color to your chili.

Conclusion:

This versatile dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a hearty weekend feast. With endless variations and the flexibility to adjust spiciness and ingredients, ground chicken chili is a crowd-pleaser that everyone can enjoy. So gather your ingredients, heat up your stove, and let the mouthwatering aromas of chili fill your kitchen!

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