Diablo Chicken Chili

Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
A fiery, slow-simmered chili packed with tender chicken, beans, and a kick of jalape&# 195;±o heat.
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Diablo Chicken Chili

Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 530.3

Description

This Diablo Chicken Chili is the ultimate comfort food for spice lovers. It combines tender chunks of boneless chicken with hearty kidney and black beans, creating a robust texture that feels substantial and satisfying. The flavor profile is deep and complex, balancing the smoky warmth of cumin and chili powder with the fresh, sharp heat of chopped jalapeños and green peppers. A touch of brown sugar and tomato puree rounds out the acidity, resulting in a rich, velvety sauce that clings beautifully to every bite. Perfect for cold evenings, tailgating, or a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish improves with time as the flavors meld together during the long simmer. Serve with crusty bread or over rice to soak up every spicy drop.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1 teaspoon cumin.
  2. Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Brown chicken breasts on all sides until golden, then add 1 minced garlic clove and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside to cool slightly.
  5. Once cool enough to handle, cube the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same pot.
  7. Sauté chopped onions, green peppers, carrots, and mushrooms until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  8. Add remaining garlic, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and 2 teaspoons cumin; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  9. Stir in tomato puree, canned tomatoes with juices, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
  10. Add kidney beans, black beans, jalapeños, and the cubed chicken back into the pot.
  11. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  12. Cover and simmer gently for 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until flavors are deeply melded and chicken is tender.
  13. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 530.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.6g23%
Saturated Fat 3.9g20%
Cholesterol 101.0mg34%
Sodium 97.1mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 46.0g16%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g61%
Sugars 2.4g
Protein 48.2g97%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chili, chicken chili, spicy, diablo, jalapeno, beans, comfort food, slow cooker, simmered, hearty, warming, dinner, american, cumin, tomato sauce, protein, meal prep, freezer friendly, family dinner, one pot
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