This Chipotle Chicken Chili recipe is super easy to make and it’s full of rich, smoky, and delicious flavors. It’s a lighter alternative to traditional beef chili and makes for a super satisfying dinner!
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- Black beans have several health benefits to offer, generally linked to their antioxidant and fiber content. Black Beans: Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, and How to Prepare Them.
- Tomatoes are a good source of several vitamins and minerals. The Health Benefits of Tomatoes.
- Onion contains many antioxidants and sulfur-containing compounds. They have been linked to a reduced risk of cancer, lower blood sugar levels, and improved bone health. Health Benefits and Nutrition.
- Chicken breasts is a nutrient-packed protein source that fits into many popular healthy diets. Health Benefits of Chicken.
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic cloves, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt and ground black pepper.
How to make this Recipe:
- Add chicken and season
Add chicken breasts to a 5-6 quart slow cooker. Sprinkle the cumin, oregano, salt and pepper over the chicken.
- Add the rest of the ingredients
Add beans, tomatoes, onion, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, water and garlic to the slow cooker. Stir.
- Cook and shred the chicken
Cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender. Shred the chicken and add additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy
Serve with toppings of your choice.
Chipotle Chicken Chili: Frequently Asked Questions
This chili pairs well with:
– Cornbread or crusty bread
– Tortilla chips
– Rice or quinoa
– A side salad
– Toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, chopped green onions, or minced fresh cilantro.
Chipotle Chicken Chili can be quite spicy due to the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. To control the heat, you can:
– Use fewer chipotle peppers and/or remove the seeds.
– Add more tomatoes and/or beans.
– Serve with cooling toppings like sour cream, avocado, and/or cheese.
Yes, this chili can be made ahead of time. In fact, it often tastes better the next day as the flavors have more time to meld.
The chili will last for about 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Make sure to reheat it thoroughly before serving.
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Chipotle Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 cup water
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, reduced-fat sour cream, minced fresh cilantro and/or lime wedges
Instructions
- Add chicken breasts to a 5-6 quart slow cooker. Sprinkle the cumin, oregano, salt and pepper over the chicken.
- Add beans, tomatoes, onion, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, water and garlic to the slow cooker. Stir.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender.
- Shred the chicken and add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve with toppings of your choice.
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