Why we love this easy ground chicken chili

  • The leftovers are just as delicous.
  • We can go crazy with toppings and use whatever sounds good or whatever we have!
  • We love to pair it with some grain free cornbread for a cozy, cool weather comfort meal.
Close up overhead image of chili in the dutch oven pot with a serving spoon. this recipe

How to make ground chicken chili on the stovetop

Minced garlic, roughly chopped onion and green bell pepper on a wooden cutting board with a knife.
Prep the garlic, onion and bell pepper.
Ground chicken, onion, garlic and green bell pepper cooked in a dutch oven with a mixing spoon in the pot.
Cook the ground chicken, onion, garlic and bell pepper until chicken is browned.
Chili seasonings in a bowl with a measuring spoon.
While the chicken is cooking, make the chili seasoning.
A hand pouring chili seasoning into the dutch oven with the ground chicken, garlic, onion and bell pepper.
Once the chicken is browned, add in the chili seasoning.
Chili seasoning stirred into the ground chicken mixture.
Stir to combine.
A hand pouring the broth into the pot with the ground chicken mixture, canned tomatoes and beans.
Add in the tomatoes, pinto beans, black beans and broth. Stir to mix.
Close up angled image of chili in a dutch oven pot with a serving sppon.
Turn the heat up and bring the chili to a quick boil. Then, turn the heat down to low to simmer until you’re ready to serve. 

Ingredient notes

  • Ground chicken – The recipe calls for chicken, but you can use ground turkey or beef.
  • Broth – Use whatever flavor broth you prefer. We usually use chicken or veggie broth.
  • Beans – The recipe calls for pinto and black beans, but whatever canned beans you prefer will work great.
  • Canned diced tomatoes – You can use regular or fire roasted if you want to add a little more smokey, spicy flavor.
Ground chicken chili served in a bowl with shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chopped green onion and jalapeno slices.

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Close up overhead image of chili in the dutch oven pot with a serving spoon.
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30-Minute Ground Chicken Chili with Pinto Beans

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
This 30-minute stovetop chili requires no long simmer time and comes together easily. Made with ground chicken, canned pinto beans and black beans, fresh bell peppers and a smoky seasoning, it's sure to keep you cozy.
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Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, stem and seeds removed and diced
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 28 oz can diced (or crushed) tomatoes, try fire roasted tomatoes for a little extra kick and smoky flavor
  • 1 15 oz can pinto beans
  • 1 15 oz can black beans
  • 1 cup chicken (or veggie) broth

For the chili seasoning:

  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle powder, spicy, optional

Optional serving ideas:

  • sliced avocado
  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream
  • diced onions
  • diced jalapeños
  • bacon bits

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Instructions
 

  • Prep the garlic, onion, and peppers as noted.
  • Heat a 5 or 6-quart dutch oven or pot over medium heat and add oil, onion, garlic, bell pepper and ground chicken. Cook stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes until chicken is browned.
  • While the chicken is cooking, make the chili seasoning by combining the seasoning in a small bowl and mixing. Gather the remaining ingredients.
  • Once the chicken is browned, add in the chili seasoning and stir to incorporate.
  • Then, add in the canned tomatoes, pinto beans, black beans and broth. Stir to mix.
  • Turn the heat up and bring the chili to a quick boil. Then, turn the heat down to low to simmer until you're ready to serve. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  • Ladle into bowls and add any optional toppings as desired. Enjoy.

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Course: Soup
Author: Erica Winn
Cuisine: American
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30-Minute Ground Chicken Chili with Pinto Beans30-Minute Ground Chicken Chili with Pinto Beans
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