Best Light And Easy Chicken Chili Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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.

LIGHT AND EASY CHICKEN CHILI

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A filling, delicious meal that is healthy and a crowd pleaser. A perfect contender for your next chili cook-off!

Provided by lmkga

Categories Stew

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 lb ground chicken
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) jar pineapple salsa
1 (16 ounce) can black beans
1 (16 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (28 ounce) can diced stewed tomatoes (, undrained)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

Heat olive oil in large saucepan with medium heat.
Add onion, garlic,and bell peppers.
Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, and sugar.
Cook another 5-8 minutes, stirring to break up chicken.
Add tomatoes, pineapple salsa, and beans.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
This can be served immediately, or if you want to make is ahead of time, it can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.