This Great Chili Chicken is a comforting, slow-cooked meal that transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful dish. The combination of tender chicken pieces, savory kidney beans, and a robust sauce of tomatoes, onions, celery, and green peppers creates a hearty texture that is perfect for cold days. Aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and basil infuse the stew with warmth, while a hint of apple adds a subtle sweetness to balance the heat. It’s an ideal weeknight dinner or potluck contribution that tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
Great Chili Chicken
Description
This Great Chili Chicken is a comforting, slow-cooked meal that transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful dish. The combination of tender chicken pieces, savory kidney beans, and a robust sauce of tomatoes, onions, celery, and green peppers creates a hearty texture that is perfect for cold days. Aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and basil infuse the stew with warmth, while a hint of apple adds a subtle sweetness to balance the heat. It's an ideal weeknight dinner or potluck contribution that tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
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Add the diced chicken pieces and brown them slightly on all sides, about 3-5 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium and add the diced onion, celery, and green pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
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Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, basil, no-salt seasoning, and Tabasco sauce. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add the tomato juice, sliced apples, and any remaining ingredients except the kidney beans. Stir well to combine.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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Add the undrained kidney beans to the pot.
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Continue to simmer, covered, for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender and the chili has reached your desired thickness.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Cholesterol 95mg32%
- Sodium 450mg19%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Dietary Fiber 8g32%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 28g57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
