Best 10 Chicken And Two Bean Chili Recipes

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Chicken and two bean chili is a smoky, savory dish loved by spice enthusiasts. It's a hearty and flavorful meal that combines tender chicken and two types of beans in a richly spiced sauce. This chili gets its signature flavors from a blend of spices and ingredients like chili powder, cumin, garlic, and onion, which are simmered together to create a delicious and aromatic broth. Whether you enjoy it as a cozy dinner with family or as a game-day snack, chicken and two bean chili is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WEEKNIGHT TWO-BEAN CHILI



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This 30-minute weekenight dinner is a vegetarian chili that tastes like it's been slow simmered for hours. The hint of Chinese five-spice powder is a nice spice surprise. If you serve it over spaghetti, it turns into Cincinnati-style chili. (1 serving of Cincinnati-style chili equals 3/4 cup chili + 2 ounce (dry) cooked whole-wheat spaghetti.)

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small jalapeno, minced (with some seeds)
1 small or 1/2 large red onion, finely diced
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 1/4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup canned crushed roasted tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder or ground cinnamon, optional
Two 15-ounce cans beans (such as kidney and black), rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup finely shredded extra-sharp Cheddar (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add the jalapenos, onions and vinegar and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the broth, tomatoes, chili powder and five-spice powder if using, and increase the heat to high. Bring to a full boil and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the beans and return to a full boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until just slightly thickened but still soupy, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro.
  • Fill each bowl with about 1/2 cup of rice. Ladle the chili on top, sprinkle with the Cheddar and serve.

CHICKEN & BEAN CHILI



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Chili Time is any time you want to make a hungry crowd happy. This creamy chili is a must at my soup party every year. -Theresa Baehr, Williamsburg, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1-2/3 cups whole milk
1 cup beer or reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon sugar
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder and chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1073mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CHILI WITH CHICKEN AND BEANS



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If you like, spice up this robust chili by adding chopped fresh hot chile peppers. You can also replace the canned beans with cooked dried beans; if you do so, use the bean cooking liquid to replace half the chicken stock.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 teaspoons whole cumin seed
2 medium onions, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 dried bay leaf
One 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes with their juice
One 4-ounce can green chiles, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
4 cups canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces (1/4 cup) low-fat sour cream, for garnish (optional)
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil and cumin seeds over medium heat until the cumin is lightly toasted and aromatic, about 1 minute. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Raise heat to medium, and add the chicken, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaf to pot. Cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is seared on the outside and coated thoroughly with spices, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and green chiles, and stir to combine. Cook 5 minutes. Add stock, salt, and beans; season with black pepper, and stir to combine.
  • Cover; simmer. Stir contents, then replace lid to partially cover pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until chili is thickened and chicken is tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Divide chili among six bowls; garnish with sour cream and cilantro leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 g, Cholesterol 127 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 55 g, Sodium 884 g

MEXICAN TWO BEAN CHICKEN CHILI



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This is a Pampered Chef recipe. It goes together very quickly. I made it during a party and it was completely demolished.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium zucchini, diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) jar thick & chunky salsa
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
3 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in a stock pot.
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.5, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 58.8, Sodium 1293.1, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 6.5, Protein 38.1

CHICKEN AND TWO BEAN CHILI



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An awesome change from the traditional beef chili! I made this for my husband for the first time and he went back for seconds!

Provided by Ash and Steve

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 3h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup frozen corn
¼ cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried cilantro
Dash of salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ green bell peppers, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ yellow bell pepper, diced

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Boil the chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain the chicken and place in a slow cooker.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the onion and garlic in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes; scrape into the slow cooker.
  • Add the black beans, great Northern beans, tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, chicken stock, brown sugar, corn, vinegar, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and cayenne pepper to the slow cooker. Cook on High until the beans are tender, 3 to 4 hours. Stir the diced green, red, and yellow bell peppers into the chili and cook another 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 14.7 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 813.1 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

TWO-BEAN CHILI



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I got this recipe from a Taste of Home publication awhile back - I previously had a favorite chili recipe that I loved and always used, but when I saw this recipe included refried beans (which I absolutely love), I had to try this! Now I have 2 favorite chili recipes (after making a few changes of my own). This particular recipe makes a large batch and it freezes GREAT.

Provided by ErikaNY

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 2h15m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
3 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups refried beans
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon hot sauce

Steps:

  • In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer on stove, uncovered, for 2-3 hours.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 926.9, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 9.2, Protein 13.6

SLOW-COOKER TWO-BEAN CHICKEN CHILI



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With 10 minutes of prep work and a long, steady simmer in the slow cooker, this spicy two-bean chili with chicken thighs is perfect for busy weeknights.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (15 oz.) red kidney beans, rinsed
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 can (15 oz.) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1-1/2 cups TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Mild Salsa
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. adobo sauce
1 tsp. ground cumin
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Jalapeño Cheese

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in slow cooker. Top with chicken and vegetables. (Do not stir.) Cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours); stir.
  • Serve topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 740 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

2-BEAN CHILI



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This colorful chili features ground beef, green pepper, onion and beans in a spicy tomato gravy.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups Campbell's® Tomato Juice Tomato Juice
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup sour cream
1 bunch sliced green onion
6 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
1 medium chopped tomato

Steps:

  • Cook beef, green pepper, onion, chili powder and black pepper in skillet until browned. Pour off fat.
  • Add tomato juice and beans and heat through. Top with sour cream, green onions, cheese and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 77.3 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 11.8 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 637.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

WHITE CHILI FOR 2



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This chili for two goes over especially well on a cool night. We're racing fans, and I'm frequently asked to bring this dish to the races. I'm happy to do so, because I enjoy it, too. I just double or triple the recipe. -Carol Swainston, Sheridan, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 green onions, chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
Shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute the onions, jalapeno and garlic in 1-1/2 teaspoons butter until crisp-tender. Add the sage, cumin and ginger; cook for 1 minute. Add chicken; cook and stir until lightly browned., In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add the broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Add beans. Pour over chicken mixture. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Sprinkle cheese on each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI FOR TWO



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This is one of our go-to recipes when it gets "cold" in Los Angeles (and by cold we mean like 50 or 60 degrees F). It's great to serve by itself or over rice, but we like to hollow out a large sourdough bread bowl to serve it in. It's a fun, comforting meal for the entire family.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch-by-2-inch strips
1 slice bacon, finely diced
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
One 15.5-ounce can white beans, drained
1/4 cup canned green New Mexico chiles or roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped fresh chiles
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sourdough bowls, warmed, for serving (see Cook's Note), optional
Sliced scallions, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the spice mix: Combine the cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper and oregano in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • For the chili: Heat a medium pot or Dutch oven over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the oil. Add the chicken breast. Sear on all sides until browned but not cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add the bacon to the same pot and cook, stirring, until rendered and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onions and garlic and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the spice mix and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the flour until it's mixed and forms a roux, about 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken broth, whisking until no lumps remain. Raise the heat to high and stir in the beans, roasted chiles, sugar and the cooked chicken. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat until the mixture simmers. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chili is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and the chicken is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the sour cream. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Ladle into the sourdough bowls if using. Serve garnished with scallions.

Tips:

  • To save time, use canned beans instead of dried beans. Just rinse and drain them before using.
  • If you don't have chicken broth, you can use water instead. Just add a little extra salt and pepper to taste.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to your chili, such as diced carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
  • If you like your chili spicy, add a diced jalapeño pepper or a teaspoon of chili powder.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

This chicken and two-bean chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chili a try.

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