Best 9 Kickin Chicken Chili Recipes

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Kickin' chicken chili is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is a hearty and satisfying soup that is packed with chicken, vegetables, and spices. The chili is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for a busy weeknight meal. With so many different recipes available, finding the best one to suit your taste can be a challenge. This article will provide you with a guide to help you find the perfect kickin' chicken chili recipe, taking into account your spice level preference, the type of chicken you want to use, and the vegetables you like.

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KICKIN' CHICKEN CHILI



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Kickin' Chicken Chili

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 4h25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil
1 16 ounce jar green salsa
1 16 ounce package frozen pepper stir-fry vegetables (yellow, green, and red sweet peppers, and onion)
1 15 ounce can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic
Dairy sour cream (optional)
Shredded cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss chicken with cumin and salt to coat. In a large skillet, cook chicken, half at a time, in hot oil over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain off fat. Place chicken in a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker. Stir in salsa, stir-fry vegetables, beans, and undrained tomatoes.
  • Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 to 2-1/2 hours.
  • Reserve 3 cups of the chili; store as directed below. Serve remaining chili. If desired, top with sour cream and cheese. Makes 4 (1-1/2-cup) servings and reserves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 914 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize 4 (1 1/2-cup) servings + reserves, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

KICKIN' CHICKEN CHILI



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Bring a bit of heat to the table with this delicious chicken chili!

Provided by Author: Bobbi Hass-Burleson

Yield Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground chicken
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (I left the seeds in mine)
1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced plus 2 tablespoons of the sauce
2 tablespoons hot sauce, (I used Franks Red Hot)
2 tablespoons hot Mexican chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can of black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can of pinto beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups chicken stock (plus more if chili is too thick)
Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
Chopped red onion
Sliced jalapenos
Fresh cilantro leaves
Diced tomatoes
Shredded cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the ground chicken. Cook and stir occasionally until well browned all over, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic, onion, and jalapeno pepper. Cook 5 minutes. Add the chipotle pepper and sauce, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Cook 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and beans, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat so the chili is gently simmering and cook, covered, until the chili is thick, about 1 1/2 hours. Stirring occasionally. If chili becomes too thick as it cooks, add more stock.
  • Adjust seasonings if necessary and ladle into bowls and top with the remaining scallions and suggested toppings if desired.

SAM'S NO.3 KICKIN' GREEN CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 13

25 fresh Anaheim green chiles or five 4 1/2-ounce cans green chiles
3 sticks (12 ounces) butter or margarine, plus more for sauteing pork
3 pounds pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 large white onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 3/4 tablespoons ground dry mustard powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
6 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
Two 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes
3 fresh jalapenos, diced, optional for added heat
1 cup flour

Steps:

  • If roasting your own chiles: Preheat an outdoor grill to high. Place the Anaheim chiles on the grill and cook, turning to cook evenly, until the skins blister and blacken. Remove from the grill and place in a plastic bag. Seal the bag and let the chiles stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the skin, stems and seeds and chop into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Heat some butter in a large pot and add the cubed pork. Cook about15 minutes, and then add the onions and spices. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally. When the pork has cooked through, add the fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, green chiles and jalapenos, if using. Stir occasionally.
  • After 5 minutes, add 8 cups water. Bring to a low boil. Stir occasionally. Increase the heat and bring the chili to a rolling or high boil.
  • In separate pan, melt the butter or margarine and whisk in the flour, stirring until creamy.
  • Slowly add the roux to the chili, stirring constantly, and shut off the heat. Continue to stir so that the roux is evenly distributed. (Roux amount can be adjusted depending on desired consistency or thickness.)
  • Let stand 5 minutes and serve in a bowl or smothered!

KICKIN' CHICKEN CHILI



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My low-fat version of chili with a kick! Sometimes I use more chili powder and cumin - it just depends on the day! :) Feel free to modify to your tastes! Note: This recipe makes a lot, but it freezes well.

Provided by AnnieLynne

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
7 cups water
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (16 ounce) jar medium salsa
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, with juice (OR 1 can with chilis and 1 can without)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans
3 cups frozen corn (can substitute with canned corn)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
sour cream (optional)
shredded monterey jack cheese (optional) or cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Add water, garlic powder, parsley, and onion powder to large soup pot and bring to a boil.
  • Add chicken breasts and cook (covered)on medium heat until cooked through (about 12 minutes).
  • While chicken boils, chop onion and garlic.
  • Heat olive oil in a souce pan on low heat. Add onions and garlic to olive oil. Cook on low until onions are translucent.
  • Add jar of salsa to onion/garlic mixture, continue cooking on low, and stir occasionally.
  • When chicken is cooked through, remove chicken breasts from soup pot. Keep remaining broth on medium heat.
  • Add tomato soup, diced tomatoes (with juice), corn (frozen or canned), beans, chili powder, cumin, and the garlic/onion/salsa mixture to soup pot and stir to blend.
  • When chicken is cool enough to handle, shred and return to soup pot.
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. As with most chilis, the longer you let it simmer, the better the flavors!
  • Serve with sour cream and shredded cheese.

KICKIN' SKILLET CHILI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 2-3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 package of pre-mixed chili seasonings
Pickled jalapenos, to taste
3 cans stewed tomatoes, Mexican flavor if possible
1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Toppings: Sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, red onion

Steps:

  • Heat electric skillet on medium high setting. Break apart ground beef and add to skillet. Cook for 3 minutes and stir in chopped onion. Cook until the beef is no longer pink. Stir in the chili seasonings and jalapenos and mix well. Add tomatoes and stir to combine. Simmer for 30 minutes on medium heat. Stir in red kidney beans and allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Serve hot with sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, and red onion.

WHITE CHILI WITH A KICK



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Store-bought rotisserie chicken makes this spicy chili easy, but you could also cook your own. We like it with various combinations of sour cream, green onions, cheese and salsa on top. -Emmajean Anderson, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large onion, chopped
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 rotisserie chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) white corn, drained
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
Optional: Salsa and chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Gradually add broth and cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Add the chicken, beans, corn, chiles, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper and pepper sauce; heat through. Stir in cheese until melted. , If desired, garnish each serving with salsa and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 896mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

KICKIN CHILI



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This is a wonderful chili, from Chef Emeril Legasse. The recipe for his famous seasoning,**Southwast Essense is listed below the ingredients for the chili. It's a great seasoning for just about anything. Just put all of the spices into a small bowl, mix and keep in an airtight container or bag. It makes about half cup. I usually at least triple the recipe for the Essence.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Beans

Time 1h55m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 31

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 lbs ground beef
4 cups chopped yellow onions
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons minced garlic
4 (12 ounce) bottles dark beer
2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, crushed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
6 cups cooked red kidney beans (I use canned)
1 cup grated cheddar cheese, for garnish
1 cup finely chopped green onion, for garnish
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over high heat. Add the beef and brown well, about 10 minutes. Add the onions, chili powder, cumin, Southwest Essence, cayenne, cinnamon, crushed red pepper, and bay leaf and cook, stirring often, until the onions soften, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beer and cook until the foam subsides, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, brown sugar, and chocolate to the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent the chili from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Skim off as much fat as possible. Add the beans, return to a simmer, cover, and cook until thickened, about 1 hour longer.
  • Serve with the cheese, green onions, and cilantro alongside as garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 768.5, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 135.2, Sodium 1673.2, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 10.8, Protein 50.5

KICKIN' CHICKEN STIR FRY



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A great, easy stir fry with a good, spicy kick. This is a great way to stretch your protein while enjoying an awesome meal for two!

Provided by ally-gator

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 cups water
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
3 dried red chiles, broken into several pieces
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half, diced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon dry ground mustard
1 pinch ground tumeric
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ cups broccoli florets
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine water, salt, 2 tablespoons butter, and red chili peppers in a pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in rice, cover, and lower heat to medium. Cook until rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat sesame oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute; pour in half the soy sauce.
  • Cook and stir chicken, basil, white pepper, dry mustard, and turmeric with garlic until chicken is browned, no longer pink in the center, and juices run clear, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Mix remaining soy sauce into chicken mixture.
  • Cook and stir 1 tablespoon butter with broccoli, green pepper, red pepper, and onion in a separate skillet until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir lemon juice into vegetables.
  • Toss vegetables with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.2 calories, Carbohydrate 95 g, Cholesterol 39.7 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 768.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

KICKIN' COYOTE CHILI



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This smoky chili combines cooked chicken, onion, celery, red pepper, salsa, white Northern beans and Swanson® chicken broth and is garnished with avocado and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped red pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth
2 (15 ounce) cans great Northern beans
1 (16 ounce) jar Pace® Chipotle Chunky Salsa
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
6 ounces Shredded pepper Jack cheese
2 (6 ounce) Cubed avocado

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 4 quart saucepot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and pepper and cook until tender. Stir in the flour and cumin and cook for 2 minutes. Add the broth. Cook and stir until the mixture boils.
  • Add the beans, salsa and chicken. Heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with the cheese and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 55.5 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 14.2 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1076.7 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Chicken: Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a leaner chili. For a richer flavor, use a combination of both.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh vegetables and herbs add vibrant flavors to the chili. Choose ripe tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, and aromatic onions.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: Overcooked chicken becomes tough and dry. Cook it just until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a Variety of Beans: Different types of beans add texture and flavor to the chili. Try using a combination of kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
  • Add Spices and Seasonings to Taste: Adjust the amount of chili powder, cumin, and oregano to suit your taste preferences. You can also add a touch of heat with cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
  • Simmer for Flavor: Let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to a few hours, to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve with Toppings: Offer a variety of toppings, such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, or crushed tortilla chips, to allow everyone to customize their bowl.

Conclusion:

With its bold flavors, tender chicken, and hearty beans, this Kickin' Chicken Chili is a satisfying and delicious meal perfect for a chilly day or a casual gathering. Its versatility allows for customization, making it a favorite among chili enthusiasts. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more!

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