Chicken chorizo chili—a tantalizing fusion of flavors that is sure to delight your taste buds! This hearty and flavorful dish combines the smokiness of chorizo with the rich, tangy flavors of chili. Its unique blend of spices creates a delectable dish that is perfect for any occasion, from a casual family dinner to a festive gathering with friends.
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CHICKEN AND CHORIZO CHILI
Easy and delicious chili recipe.
Provided by nschrader
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Chicken Chili Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or a large pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir chorizo in hot oil until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove chorizo using a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is browned and crumbly, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with chili powder and cumin.
- Stir chorizo, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, black beans, and white beans into chicken; cook and stir until onion begin to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour beer into chili; bring to a simmer. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, and tomato paste; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 106.9 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 45.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1525.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
WHITE CHICKEN CHILI WITH CHICKPEAS AND CHORIZO
Steps:
- 1. Preheat slowcooker to medium high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil. Add chorizo in managable sized chunks and brown. Remove chorizo with slotted spoon and place on plate over paper towels to soak up excess oil 2. Add chicken breasts (chorizo should leave some oil in pan but if extra oil is needed add an extra .5 tablespoon or so) brown chicken breasts, remove and place in a pot of boiling water, reduce heat to medim/low and cook at low boil for 12 min. 3. Add remaining oil and once heated add onion and garlic over low heat saute until translucent and tender 4. Add chipotle and cumin and stir 5. When chicken is done cooking remove from pot and cool with cold water, shred chicken. 6. Return chorizo to pot, stir, add chicken and salsa 7. Add rinsed chickpeas, great northern beans, tomatoes, desired amount of broth, half of reserved cilantro (or parsley)cover and simmer 1 hour on low. 8. Add remaining cilantro and salt and pepper to taste Nutrition Info per serving (approximate): 248 calories; 34g. protein; 2g. fat; 0.5g. saturated fat; 22.4g. carbohydrates; 5g. fiber; 76mg. calcium; 118mg. sodium
CHICKEN CHORIZO CHILI
Steps:
- Heat 1Tbsp. oil in a large heavy pot over high. Cook chorizo, stirring occasionally and breaking up with spoon, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium-high and add remaining 1/2 Tbsp. oil to pot, then onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add lager and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits on bottom of pot; cook until liquid is completely evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, oregano, and cinnamon and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in bay leaves, diced tomatoes, broth, and tomato purée and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced slightly and beginning to thicken, 30-35 minutes. Return chorizo to pot, cover, and cook 10 minutes.
- Serve chili in bowls
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will have a big impact on the final dish. Use fresh, organic vegetables, and high-quality chicken and chorizo.
- Brown the chicken and chorizo before adding them to the chili: This will help to develop flavor and prevent the meat from becoming dry.
- Use a variety of beans: Different beans have different flavors and textures, so using a variety will give your chili more depth of flavor. Some good options include black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
- Add spices to taste: Chili is a great dish to experiment with different spices. Some common spices used in chili include chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes: This will help to develop the flavors and allow the beans to soften.
- Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for chili include cheese, sour cream, and avocado.
Conclusion:
Chicken chorizo chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and chorizo. With its smoky, spicy flavor, this chili is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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