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Chicken Chili

Chicken Chili

Easy Chicken Chili is a hearty, family-friendly dinner made with chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, and warm spices. This quick chicken chili recipe is cozy, comforting, and perfect served over rice for an easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red capsicum (bell pepper), chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 500 g chicken breast or boneless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin, or to taste
  • 1 tsp ground coriander, or to taste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika, or to taste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1 can (400 g / 14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (400 g / 14 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (400 g / 14 oz) corn, drained
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lime juice, optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook the onion and capsicum: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and capsicum and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring now and then, until they start to soften.
  • Add the garlic: Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
  • Cook the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pot. Stir and cook for 4–5 minutes, until the chicken is mostly white on the outside. It does not need to be fully cooked yet because it will keep cooking in the chili.
  • Add the seasonings: Add the tomato paste, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir well for about 1 minute so the chicken and vegetables are coated and the spices can start to smell lovely.
  • Add the tomatoes, beans, corn, and broth: Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Add the kidney beans and corn. Stir everything together.
  • Simmer: Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the chili has thickened slightly.
  • Finish: Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. If you like, stir in the lime juice at the end to brighten the flavour.
  • Serve: Ladle the chicken chili into bowls and add your favourite toppings. Serve warm.

Notes

Optional Toppings

  • grated cheese
  • sour cream
  • chopped avocado
  • fresh coriander (cilantro)
  • sliced spring onion
  • tortilla chips or crusty bread
Keyword chicken, chili, family meal, kid-friendly