Best 7 Italian Sausage Chicken Chili Recipes

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Italian sausage and chicken chili is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of spicy Italian sausage, tender chicken, and a variety of vegetables creates a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. The best part about this chili is that it is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. You can adjust the heat level, add more vegetables, or even swap out the type of sausage or chicken. No matter how you choose to make it, Italian sausage and chicken chili is sure to be a hit!

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ITALIAN CHICKEN CHILI



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Though the list of ingredients may seem long, this recipe from Genise Krause of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin takes just 20 minutes of prep before it simmers into a heartwarming main course. Each bite brings variety in taste and texture, not to mention loads of Italian flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h5m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Shredded Italian cheese blend, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the chicken, tomatoes, beans, celery, onion, red pepper, wine or broth, chili powder, oregano, garlic and thyme. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until chicken is no longer pink. , Stir in the zucchini and mushrooms. Cover and cook on high for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE CHILI



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After browsing through many, many chili recipes, I ended up creating one of my own.

Provided by Lee Ann Girard

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

Time 7h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, chopped
½ cup beer
¼ teaspoon hot sauce
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ red onion, chopped
1 pound ground chicken
¾ pound bulk Italian sausage
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Combine the stewed tomatoes, beer, hot sauce, bouillon cubes, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a slow cooker; cook on High for 1 hour.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the red onion in the hot oil until tender. Stir in the ground chicken; cook and stir until completely browned. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker and return the skillet to the heat. Fry the sausage in the reheated skillet until completely browned and crumbly; add to the slow cooker. Mix the tomato paste and kidney beans into the chili. Continue cooking on High another 2 hours. Switch the heat to Low and simmer 4 hours more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1391.4 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE CHILI



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Switch out the ground beef for Johnsonville's Ground Italian Sausage for a delicious and comforting Italian Sausage Chili.

Provided by Crystal @ [url href="https://simplybeingmommy.com" target="_blank"]Simply Being Mommy[/url]

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds Johnsonville Mild Ground Italian Sausage
2 cups onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 cups chicken broth
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes, with juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cans dark red kidney beans
1 can white kidney beans (cannellini)
salt, to taste
grated cheese & chopped green onions, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, heat oil on medium-high heat. Add sausage and brown. Add onions, minced garlic, chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, black pepper and thyme. Cook for about five minutes, stirring often.
  • Add chicken broth and with a wooden spoon scrape down sides and bottom of pan. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and beans; stir and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking on the bottom of the pot.
  • Season with salt to taste, and serve with grated cheese and green onions (optional).

HEARTY SAUSAGE-CHICKEN CHILI



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The company I work for has an annual chili cook-off, and this unusual recipe of mine was a winner. I combined two chili recipes and then added a few extra touches of my own. -Carolyn Etzler, Thurmont, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Crumble sausage into a large nonstick skillet. Add onion; cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain., Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients except green onions. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE CHICKEN CHILI



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This recipe is part of the ready Set Cook #3 Contest. The Italian chicken sausage is full of flavour and is relatively low fat. This is great served with warm bread or rolls.

Provided by Kate in Ontario

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb Italian chicken sausage
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (12 ounce) can sweet corn
1 small zucchini, sliced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 sweet red pepper, diced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Spray large pot with no-stick spray.
  • Heat oil over medium heat.
  • Remove sausage from casings and mash with fork to break up into small pieces When almost browned, add veggies and garlic and cook 3-4 minutes-drain any visible fat.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and spices.
  • Bring to boil and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Add corn and kidney beans and simmer another 30 minutes.

CHEF JOHN'S ITALIAN SAUSAGE CHILI



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I've added pork to ground beef in chili before, but I've never tried it with all Italian sausage, and I loved the results. We Italian'd this up even more with cannellini beans and a touch of basil, but other than that, it's a fairly classic chili. Garnish with sour cream, avocado, red onion, and basil.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ¼ pounds hot Italian sausage, casings removed
1 ¼ pounds mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 onion, chopped
salt to taste
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 ½ cups water, or as needed
1 cup tomato puree
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir hot Italian sausage, mild Italian sausage, onion, and a pinch of salt together in the pot, breaking up sausage with a wooden spoon. Cook until sausage is browned and crumbly, and most of the liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir ancho chile powder, paprika, cumin, ground black pepper, chipotle chile powder, and oregano into sausage mixture; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour water and tomato puree into sausage mixture, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook on a steady simmer until sausage is tender, about 45 minutes. Add water as necessary and skim any fat that floats to the top.
  • Stir cannellini beans, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper into sausage mixture. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1850.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN



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This looks like a yummy recipe. I clipped it out of a Family Circle mag and cant wait to try it myself!

Provided by Miss Diggy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb Italian sausage, cut into thirds
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 lb small red potato, cut into fourths
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry white wine
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 small sweet red peppers, cut into 1 inch squares

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet brown the sausage (apprx 8 minutes).
  • Then remove onto a plate.
  • Then put in chicken and cook for 5 minutes, turning once.
  • Put on plate with sausage.
  • Heat oil in the skillet and add the garlic and rosemary and saute for 1 minute.
  • Then add potatoes and water and cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Then push potatoes over to the side of skillet and add back in the chicken and sausage.
  • Add in the salt, pepper, wine, vinegar, and red peppers.
  • Cover and cook an additional 35 minutes, when chicken registers 170*.
  • Take chicken and sausage back out onto plate, and cover.
  • Cover skillet back up and cook potatoes, until they are tender (apprx 8 minutes).
  • Pour over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.9, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 107.9, Sodium 1124.5, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 38.8

Tips:

  • To add depth of flavor to your chili, brown the chicken and sausage before adding them to the pot.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of Italian sausage. A spicy sausage will give your chili a nice kick, while a sweet sausage will add a more mellow flavor.
  • If you like your chili with a little bit of heat, add a chopped jalapeño or two. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Be sure to simmer your chili for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, or cilantro.

Conclusion:

Italian sausage chicken chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a party or potluck. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, Italian sausage chicken chili is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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