GUILT-FREE CHICKEN CHILI

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This chili is a keeper. Make it on Sunday and you get lunch for the rest of the week, too. -Amy Chalmers, Poughkeepsie, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound lean ground chicken
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups hot cooked brown rice
Optional toppings: Greek yogurt, reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese and/or sliced jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook chicken, onion, red pepper and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up chicken into crumbles; drain., Add beans, tomatoes, water, tomato paste, cocoa and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until flavors are blended., Serve with rice and, if desired, toppings of your choice. 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 water or reduced-sodium broth if necessary. Serve with brown rice and toppings as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 411mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

alok jony
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This chili is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of spices.


Zurisadai Martinez
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This chili is amazing! It's the best chili I've ever had.


Bipin Don
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This chili is delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Gene Resler
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This chili is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's guilt-free, too.


Mark Austin
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This chili is amazing! I've never had a guilt-free chili that tasted so good.


Mohamed Arshad
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I love this chili! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Stacy Bowman
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This chili is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your vegetables in.


Shaggy N Scooby Hardcore Gaming
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I've made this chili several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Raphael Mwangi
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This chili is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of spices.


mt mehedihasan
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This chili is amazing! It's the best chili I've ever had.


Tanvver Islam
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This chili is delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Amukelani Ngobeni
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This chili is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's guilt-free, too.


Elizabeth Harper
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I made this chili for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! It's a great recipe for a crowd.


Bonnie Dunford
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This chili is amazing! I've never had a guilt-free chili that tasted so good. It's definitely a keeper.


Rachel Baygboe
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes, and this chili definitely fits the bill. It's packed with flavor and it's really easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Somrat Islam__124
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This chili is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Kevin botha Clyton
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I made this chili for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal because it's so quick and easy to make.


Joseph Nyize
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and satisfying, and it's really easy to make. I love that it's guilt-free, too, so I can enjoy it without feeling bad.