This Picante Chicken Chili is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender shredded chicken with savory kidney or pinto beans, crisp bell peppers, and a tangy picante sauce. The addition of sage and bay leaf adds an earthy depth, while garlic and onion provide a robust aromatic base. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner that comes together quickly but tastes like it simmered all day. Serve it hot with crusty bread, over rice, or with a side of cornbread for a satisfying meal the whole family will love. The balance of heat and savory notes makes it ideal for chilly evenings or casual gatherings.
Picante Chicken Chili
Description
This Picante Chicken Chili is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender shredded chicken with savory kidney or pinto beans, crisp bell peppers, and a tangy picante sauce. The addition of sage and bay leaf adds an earthy depth, while garlic and onion provide a robust aromatic base. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect weeknight dinner that comes together quickly but tastes like it simmered all day. Serve it hot with crusty bread, over rice, or with a side of cornbread for a satisfying meal the whole family will love. The balance of heat and savory notes makes it ideal for chilly evenings or casual gatherings.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Add chopped chicken breast and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic; sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in sage, chopped tomato, picante sauce, vermouth, bay leaf, and salt.
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Add the undrained kidney or pinto beans to the skillet.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 142.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.8g9%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 48.2mg17%
- Sodium 43.6mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.5g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
- Sugars 1.3g
- Protein 18.1g37%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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