Best Kickin Chicken Chili Recipes

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KICKIN' CHICKEN CHILI



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My low-fat version of chili with a kick! Sometimes I use more chili powder and cumin - it just depends on the day! :) Feel free to modify to your tastes! Note: This recipe makes a lot, but it freezes well.

Provided by AnnieLynne

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
7 cups water
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (16 ounce) jar medium salsa
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, with juice (OR 1 can with chilis and 1 can without)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans
3 cups frozen corn (can substitute with canned corn)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
sour cream (optional)
shredded monterey jack cheese (optional) or cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Add water, garlic powder, parsley, and onion powder to large soup pot and bring to a boil.
  • Add chicken breasts and cook (covered)on medium heat until cooked through (about 12 minutes).
  • While chicken boils, chop onion and garlic.
  • Heat olive oil in a souce pan on low heat. Add onions and garlic to olive oil. Cook on low until onions are translucent.
  • Add jar of salsa to onion/garlic mixture, continue cooking on low, and stir occasionally.
  • When chicken is cooked through, remove chicken breasts from soup pot. Keep remaining broth on medium heat.
  • Add tomato soup, diced tomatoes (with juice), corn (frozen or canned), beans, chili powder, cumin, and the garlic/onion/salsa mixture to soup pot and stir to blend.
  • When chicken is cool enough to handle, shred and return to soup pot.
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. As with most chilis, the longer you let it simmer, the better the flavors!
  • Serve with sour cream and shredded cheese.

KICKIN' CHILI



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This is a fantastic chili recipe if you like a little kick and a little spice. It's great right off the stove top and even better the next day. My husband can't get enough of it!

Provided by NolansMom

Categories     Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lbs ground beef
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 stalks celery, cut fine
1 large onion, cut fine
1 (1 lb) can tomatoes
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon cumin
6 whole cloves allspice
3 tablespoons sugar
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) kidney beans, undrained

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy pan brown meat well.
  • Add garlic, celery, and onions and sauté for 10 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, spices, seasonings, chili peppers, sugar, and the beans.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Stir often to prevent sticking.

WHITE CHILI WITH A KICK



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Store-bought rotisserie chicken makes this spicy chili easy, but you could also cook your own. We like it with various combinations of sour cream, green onions, cheese and salsa on top. -Emmajean Anderson, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large onion, chopped
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 rotisserie chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) white corn, drained
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
Optional: Salsa and chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Gradually add broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Add the chicken, beans, corn, chiles, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper and pepper sauce; heat through. Stir in cheese until melted. , If desired, garnish each serving with salsa and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 896mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

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.

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