Ground Chicken Chili

Cozy up to a hearty bowl of Ground Chicken Chili! It’s packed with ground chicken, beans and bold spices, and the fun part is piling on the toppings. It’s a lighter twist on the classic comfort food and it’s ready in about 40 minutes!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 424 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 tbsp - olive oil
1 - onion
1 lb - ground chicken
3 cloves - garlic
1 ½ tablespoons - chili powder
2 teaspoons - ground cumin
1 tsp - smoked paprika
1 tsp - dried oregano
14 ounces - fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup - homemade chicken stock
4 ounces - green chilies mild or spicy
2 tablespoons - tomato paste
15 ounces - cannelini beans
1 tbsp - fresh lime juice

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the ground chicken to the pan and break up into the small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the garlic and spices and cook for 30 seconds longer.
Add the diced tomatoes, chicken stock, diced chilies and tomato paste and stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low. Add the beans and continue cooking for about 20 minutes or until the chili has thickened to the desired consistency.
Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
Serve with optional toppings and enjoy!

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