Chicken and Black Bean Chili
This easy chicken and black bean chili is a perfect cold-weather meal. It's cozy, comforting, and so quick to throw together.
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Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne powder (or crushed red pepper, optional)
- 5 scallions (trimmed and minced; white and green parts kept separate)
- 3 ounces red onion (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (trimmed, seeded, and diced)
- 8 ounces sweet potato (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup hot salsa
- 15- ounce can black beans (drained)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper
For serving, optional:
- Cilantro (minced)
- Grated cheese
- Sour cream
- Tortilla chips (crushed)
- Avocado (peeled and diced)
Instructions
Brown the chicken:
- Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and season with 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes until completely cooked.
Add the spices:
- Season the chicken with 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon cayenne or crushed red pepper. If you like it spicier, add more cayenne or crushed red pepper.
- Toss to coat the chicken in the spices and cook until fragrant.
Add the aromatics and vegetables:
- Add the minced white parts of the scallions, red onion, and red bell pepper. Toss to coat and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the sweet potatoes and toss to combine.
Simmer the chili:
- Add the hot salsa, black beans, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Taste the broth and season lightly. It will get saltier as it reduces. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Lightly mash a few sweet potatoes with a spoon to create a thicker chili.
To serve:
- Spoon the chili into bowls and garnish with the remaining minced scallion greens. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as grated cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, or minced cilantro. Enjoy!
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