Best 9 Main Line Chicken Chili Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Main Line Chicken Chili, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This hearty and comforting dish is a perfect blend of tender chicken, aromatic spices, and a symphony of vegetables, all simmered together in a rich and flavorful broth.

In this article, we present you with a collection of Main Line Chicken Chili recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional to the innovative, these recipes cater to a wide range of preferences, ensuring that everyone finds their perfect bowl of chili.

Our Classic Main Line Chicken Chili recipe stays true to the original, featuring tender chicken, a medley of vegetables, and a robust broth brimming with flavor. For those who prefer a touch of heat, our Spicy Main Line Chicken Chili adds a fiery kick with the addition of chili peppers and cayenne pepper.

For a smoky twist, our Chipotle Main Line Chicken Chili incorporates the rich and earthy flavors of chipotle peppers, creating a smoky and complex chili that is sure to impress. And for a lighter and healthier option, our Healthy Main Line Chicken Chili utilizes lean chicken, non-fat yogurt, and plenty of fresh vegetables for a guilt-free indulgence.

Finally, our Vegetarian Main Line Chili is a hearty and flavorful option for those who prefer a meatless meal. Packed with a variety of vegetables, beans, and lentils, this chili is a symphony of textures and flavors that is both satisfying and nutritious.

No matter your preference, our collection of Main Line Chicken Chili recipes has something for everyone. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will warm your heart and soul.

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

CHILE CHICKEN CHILI



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When I need a healthy, easy dinner for the family, I get out my slow cooker and make this chili. Chicken, cannellini beans, and salsa verde make this a delicious and somewhat spicy dish. Serve with shredded cheese and tortilla chips.

Provided by JPsMommie

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

Time 4h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 rotisserie chicken, skinned and boned, meat pulled into large chunks
2 (16 ounce) jars salsa verde (green salsa)
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) package frozen sweet white corn
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen bell pepper strips
1 white onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Place chicken meat in the slow cooker; mix in salsa verde, tomato puree, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add cannellini beans, corn, bell pepper strips, and onion; stir well.
  • Cook on High, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours. Reduce heat to Low and simmer until serving time, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 62.3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1125 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

CHICKEN CHILI



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 pound ground chicken
1 packet taco seasoning
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 15.5-ounce jar medium tomato salsa
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sour cream, shredded cheese, thinly sliced scallions and pickled jalapenos, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender and translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the chicken and cook, using a wooden spoon to break it up as it browns, about 5 minutes. Mix in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Cook for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salsa, beans, corn, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until reduced slightly and heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve with sour cream, cheese, scallions and jalapenos.

SHORTCUT CHICKEN CHILI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 26-ounce box chopped or crushed tomatoes (about 3 cups)
1 16-ounce can chili beans in sauce
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese and/or chopped scallions, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sweet potato, garlic, chili powder and cumin and cook until combined, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, chili beans with their sauce and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the chili thickens slightly, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken until just heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Top with chips, cheese and/or scallions.

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.

FIFTEEN MINUTE CHICKEN CHILI



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The foods in this easy recipe are powerhouses of nutrition. Why this recipe is good for you: High antioxidants in tomatoes, corn and beans; High fiber in beans; Low in fat (20% of calories from fat); Beans help suppress blood sugar rises and may help combat diabetes and heart disease.

Provided by Ben S.

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

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon canola oil or extra virgin olive oil
10 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ tablespoons cumin
2 (14.5 ounce) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black or red beans
1 (4.5 ounce) can minced green chilies
1 cup yellow whole-kernel corn, frozen or canned
Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, saute chicken in oil over medium high heat for 3 minutes or until white. Stir in chili powder and cumin to coat chicken. Saute 3-4 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 503 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

QUICK CHICKEN CHILI



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This chicken chili has few ingredients with lots of flavor. If you are looking for something quick and healthy, this is the recipe to use. This is wonderful over white or brown rice. Top with reduced-fat cheese and/or sour cream--I do both!

Provided by Abbie Jensen Whitton

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

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh chopped garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, divided
2 cups chicken stock
12 ounces cubed cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Combine onion and celery in a pot over medium heat. Cook about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Add green chiles, then chili powder and 1 can cannellini beans. Cook until flavors marry, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pour remaining can of beans into a bowl and mash to a paste consistency. Add mashed beans to the onion and bean mixture. Add chicken stock and cooked chicken. Reduce heat and simmer about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1243.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

LIME CHICKEN CHILI



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Lime juice gives this chili a zesty twist, while canned tomatoes and beans make preparation a snap. Try serving bowls with toasted tortilla strips. -Diane Randazzo, Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 medium onion, chopped
1 each medium sweet yellow, red and green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ground chicken
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 flour tortillas (8 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips
6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and peppers in oil for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add chicken; cook and stir over medium heat for 8-9 minutes or until no longer pink. , Stir in the flour, cocoa and seasonings. Add the tomatoes, lime juice and lime zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Stir in beans; heat through. , Meanwhile, place tortilla strips on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Serve chili with sour cream and tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 643mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

MAIN LINE CHICKEN CHILI



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"I came up with recipe when I couldn't find a chicken chili that my family really liked. The first batch I made was gone in minutes! Garnish with cheese, sour cream, corn chips, etc." - PennPitstop

Provided by Mary Malik

Categories     Chicken

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
15 oz kidney beans, canned; drain half the liquid
15 oz black beans, canned; drain half the liquid
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
6 oz tomato paste
14 1/2 oz stewed tomatoes; regular or mexican
1/2 c mango salsa; (peach salsa also works well)
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 bay leaf
1 tsp smoked paprika; or to taste
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp chili powder
black pepper; to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Place cut up chicken, kidney beans, black beans, onion, green pepper, tomato paste, stewed tomatoes, mango salsa, rice vinegar, bay leaf, smoked paprika, kosher salt, chili powder, and black pepper into a slow cooker; stir well to combine.
  • 2. Set the cooker to High, cover and cook for 1 hour; stir the chili. Turn the cooker down to Low, and cook for 3 to 4 more hours.

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chili.
  • Don't skimp on the spices. Chili is a dish that should be full of flavor, so don't be afraid to add a generous amount of spices.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include cheese, sour cream, onions, and avocado.
  • Make a big batch of chili and freeze the leftovers. This is a great way to have a quick and easy meal on hand.

Conclusion:

Chicken chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a hearty and filling tailgate party snack. With so many different ways to make chicken chili, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will love.

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