Best 9 Three Bean Chicken Chili Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary journey with our diverse collection of three-bean chicken chili recipes. From the classic and comforting to the unique and adventurous, our selection caters to every palate.

Embrace the traditional taste of our classic three-bean chicken chili, a harmonious blend of tender chicken, plump beans, and aromatic spices, simmered to perfection. For a smoky and robust twist, try our chipotle three-bean chicken chili, where the heat of chipotle peppers dances with the sweetness of corn and black beans.

If you prefer a vegetarian option, our three-bean vegetarian chili is a delightful symphony of colorful beans, crisp vegetables, and a rich tomato broth, packed with flavor and nutrition. And for those who crave a zesty kick, our spicy three-bean chicken chili delivers a fiery punch with its blend of chili peppers, cumin, and cayenne, sure to ignite your taste buds.

Each recipe is carefully crafted with detailed instructions, ingredient lists, and cooking tips to guide you through the process. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, our three-bean chicken chili recipes will empower you to create a delicious and satisfying meal that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds.

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

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.

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

THREE BEAN CHICKEN CHILI



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Hearty and delicious, this is a bean-lover's chili for sure! Could also be made with ground turkey instead of chicken.

Provided by kclime

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons fresh oregano
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 (12 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans
1 (15 ounce) can white corn
4 slices turkey bacon (optional)
cumin
cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, add oil, onion, and garlic. Saute until onions are clear, then add chunked chicken stirring often until cooked through.
  • Add cream of chicken soup and chicken broth, all beans (drained and rinsed), corn (drained), and diced green chiles. Bring to a bubble, then reduce heat and simmer until chili begins to thicken - about 20 minutes - stirring occasionally.
  • If you choose to add bacon, cook this now while the chili is simmering. After it is cooked, crumble it into the chili.
  • Add roughly chopped oregano and lime juice and cook for 10 minutes more.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately, or allow to cool to room temperature, portion, and freeze.

3 MEAT, 3 BEAN, 3 CHILI CHILI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 pounds chuck roast, cut into small cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound fresh chorizo
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, minced
Two 12-ounce bottles pale lager beer
One 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup tomato paste
2 guajillo chiles
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
2 bay leaves
Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Two 15-ounce cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup masa harina
Diced tomatoes
Cubed avocado
Grated Cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Lime wedges
Fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Add the oil to the pot and sear the chuck roast until browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the pot. Add the ground beef and chorizo and cook until browned, 7 to 8 minutes; drain off excess fat if necessary. Add the garlic, onion and jalapeno and cook for 2 minutes, then return the chuck roast back to the pot with the beer, tomatoes and tomato paste.
  • Using scissors, snip the guajillo chiles into small strips. Add to the pot and bring to a boil. Mix in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, bay leaves and 2 tablespoons salt. Reduce to a simmer and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove the bay leaves. Add the beans to the pot. Combine the masa and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl, then stir the mixture into the pot. Continue to simmer until the chili thickens slightly, an additional 15 minutes.
  • Serve with fixins: diced tomatoes, cubed avocado, grated Cheddar, sour cream, lime wedges and cilantro leaves.

SOUTHWEST THREE BEAN CHICKEN CHILI



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Southwest Three Bean Chicken Chili is healthy, light and satisfying! Lean ground chicken is cooked with onions, garlic, three beans, fire-roasted tomatoes and southwest spices. Serves 6 in under an hour!

Provided by Laurie McNamara

Categories     Soups, Stews & Chilis

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 20

olive oil spray
1 medium yellow onion
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 pounds lean ground chicken (or turkey)
3 tablespoons southwest seasoning
1 (28 ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (15 ounce) can light red or pink kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
1/2 cup water
sweet corn (charred)
avocado (diced)
red onion (diced)
radish (sliced )
cilantro (chopped)
plain nonfat greek yogurt ( or sour cream)
lime wedges
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Spray the bottom of your dutch oven with olive oil spray.
  • Add the onion and garlic with a pinch of kosher salt. Sauté for 5 to 8 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
  • To that, add in the ground chicken (or turkey) and cook until no longer pink. About 10 minutes.
  • Next add in the three beans, southwest seasoning, crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Pour water into the can, swirl and add to the chili.
  • Stir to combine, bring to a simmer and cook for 30 mintues.
  • Ladel into bowls and top with the toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 generous cup, Calories 226 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 287 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g

SPICY THREE-BEAN PANTRY CHILI



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This vegetarian chili gets its rich flavor from caramelizing tomato paste and warming herbs, rather than long hours of cooking. You can amp up the heat by using a spicy salsa or some of the adobo paste (though the chile itself is pretty hot). Add corn for some sweetness, or canned hominy for a chunkier and funkier chili.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 chipotle in adobo, smashed with a fork into a fine paste
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Two 16-ounce jars mild salsa (about 3 1/2 cups)
Three 15-ounce cans beans, such as kidney, black and pinto beans, or your preference, drained (but not rinsed)
Three 15-ounce cans beans, such as kidney, black and pinto beans, or your preference, drained (but not rinsed)
One 15-ounce can hominy or corn, drained (but not rinsed)
1 cup long-grain white rice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
Serving Suggestions: Tortilla chips and sliced pickled jalapenos

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste and cook, smearing and stirring constantly with a heat-proof spatula or flat-edged wooden spoon, until dark and aromatic, about 90 seconds. Add the chipotle, chili powder and oregano, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the salsa and 1 1/4 cup water. Stir in the beans and hominy. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan with a lid. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Remove the chili from the heat, stir in the cider vinegar and let stand 1 minute. Fluff the rice with a fork, divide it among 6 serving bowls and top with the chili. Serve with pickled jalapenos and tortilla chips, if desired.

3 BEAN CHICKEN CHILI



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Make and share this 3 Bean Chicken Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by floridagirlatlast

Categories     Chicken

Time 4h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
10 ounces rotel
15 ounces black beans
15 ounces pinto beans
15 ounces red beans (or kidney beans)
29 ounces tomato sauce (I use Hunt's)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon adobe all-purpose seasoning
3 teaspoons dried onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Add everything to a crock pot. Cover and cook on high 2-3 hours or cook on low for 5-6 hours. Stir occasionally.
  • Serve over steamed rice with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  • other condiments to add if you like: jalepenos, diced onion, hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.1, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 26.2, Sodium 864.4, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 5, Protein 23.4

SLOW COOKER 3-BEAN CHILI



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This is so easy and so tasty. Freezes great for meals later in the week. If you want it a little thinner add an extra can of tomato sauce. Also the green chiles are not hot but add a wonderful flavor, so don't be afraid of them.

Provided by lmyrato

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (20 ounce) package 93%-lean ground turkey
1 (28 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon oregano
1 pinch ground cumin

Steps:

  • Cook and stir turkey in a large skillet until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
  • Stir tomatoes, tomato sauce, pinto beans, kidney beans, black beans, onion, green chilies, chili powder, garlic, oregano, and cumin with the turkey in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 877.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

  • Soak the beans: Soaking the beans overnight reduces cooking time and helps to remove some of the gas-producing compounds.
  • Brown the chicken: Browning the chicken adds flavor and helps to keep it moist.
  • Use a variety of beans: This recipe uses three types of beans - black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans - but you can use any type of bean that you like.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the chili. You can use any type of vegetable that you like, but some good options include onions, peppers, carrots, and celery.
  • Season to taste: The amount of spices that you add to the chili is up to you. Start with a small amount and then add more to taste.
  • Let the chili simmer: Simmering the chili for a long period of time allows the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: There are many different toppings that you can serve with chili, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, diced onions, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Three-bean chicken chili is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chili can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this three-bean chicken chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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