Zesty chicken chili is a flavorful and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold day or a casual get-together. With its combination of tender chicken, zesty spices, and hearty vegetables, this chili is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating the perfect zesty chicken chili, including tips on how to select the best ingredients and how to customize the recipe to suit your own personal tastes. We will also provide you with some delicious variations on the classic zesty chicken chili recipe, so that you can explore new flavors and create a chili that is truly unique.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
ZESTY CHICKEN CHILI
This delicious chili features chicken, vegetables and Progresso® beans - a zesty dinner.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In 4- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chiles, bell pepper, onion and garlic; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Stir in remaining chili ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg
ZESTY CHICKEN CHILI
Our one-pot chili is thick with beans and tender chunks of chicken breast. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and prepare yourself for compliments.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 40m
Yield 7 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook and stir onions and peppers in dressing in large saucepan on medium-high heat 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add chicken and mushrooms; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until chicken is lightly browned. Stir in flour; cook and stir 1 min.
- Add beans, broth and seasonings; stir. Bring to boil; simmer on low heat 10 to 15 min. or until chicken is done. Remove and discard bay leaf.
- Serve topped with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g
HOT CHICKEN CHILI
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Stir together the oil, cayenne, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of salt in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until the spices infuse the oil, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Spoon 1/4 cup of the spiced oil into the pan. Add the carrots and onion and cook until the vegetables soften and start to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the chicken and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and cook, breaking up the chicken with a wooden spoon, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, hot sauce and 2 tablespoons more of the spiced oil. Stir together and bring to a boil. Pour in the stock. Return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until the chili is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Ladle the chili into bowls. Top each bowl with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of chopped pickles and a drizzle of the remaining hot oil.
ZESTY CHICKEN
Halved chicken is a perfect choice for winter grilling. Cooked over indirect heat, it virtually eliminates grill flare-ups. This version from Micheal Everidge of Morristown, Tennessee features a tangy four-ingredient mustard sauce you can whip up in minutes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the mustard, honey, seasoning blend and Worcestershire sauce. Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken; spoon some of the mustard mixture under the skin., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place chicken skin side up over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-30 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with remaining mustard mixture. , Cover chicken and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into serving-size pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
SPICY CHICKEN CHILI
My recipe was inspired by me being on a low-calorie, low-fat, high fiber diet. I entered it in a chili cook off and had several people say that it was the best chili they'd ever had! -Natalie Hughes, Yukon, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings (4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, saute the first six ingredients in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, beans, broth, seasonings and hot sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes., Stir in chicken and corn; heat through. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon each of sour cream and cheese.
Nutrition Facts :
GAME DAY SPICY CHICKEN CHILI
This chili made with ground chicken is healthy and delicious.
Provided by Lukas Clary
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Increase heat to high and add ground chicken. Cook and stir chicken, breaking it up into small pieces, until no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, chile powder, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 520.7 mg, Sugar 4 g
ZESTY CHICKEN CHILI
Steps:
- Boil the chicken breasts for at least one hour on the stove. Turn off stove and let the chicken cool for about 5 minutes (this is to let the steam die down). Take chicken and put into a strainer in the sink and drain water. Let the chicken cool in the strainer.
- Cut onion and green peppers. Sautee them with a little butter in skillet for about 5 minutes
- in a big pot. Put the red kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, green peppers and 2 packs of chili together. Let simmer on medium heat.
- Then take the chicken and pull it apart into small shreds. Add the chicken to pot with other ingredients. Add oregano and garlic salt, salt and pepper. Let it all simmer on low heat for about an hour and 15 minutes. Serve with crackers!!!!!!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
SUPER EASY CHICKEN CHILI
All you have to know how to do is open some cans... This is so easy and so delicious. It will get you a second date for sure!
Provided by Megs
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Chicken Chili Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, great Northern beans, chopped chiles, and torn chicken. Season with cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Increase heat to medium-high to bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in sour cream and simmer for 5 minutes. To serve, ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 115.7 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 45.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 588.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
SWEET & SPICY CHICKEN CHILI
I was inspired by Recipe #76861, but went crazy while making it again and changed it up quite a bit. For best flavor, make this the night before serving, so it can marinate. Note that we are not big meat-eaters, so if you like more meat, you should certainly add some. I also left this at a mild-spicy level, since I figured it would be easier for you heat-lovers to taste it as-is and add more as needed.
Provided by Starrynews
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare a large pot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Saute the chicken, and when almost cooked through, add garlic, onion, and bell pepper.
- Once chicken is cooked through, pull it out and shred it before returning it to the pot.
- Pour in the pineapple juice from the can of pineapple, reserving the tidbits for later use.
- Add kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, broth, chili seasoning, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Mix well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool. Refrigerate overnight.
- When ready, reheat on stovetop over medium low.
- Stir in cinnamon.
- Serve with pineapple tidbits on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 689.5, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 9.1, Protein 8.9
ZESTY CHICKEN SAUTé
In a recent Cookbook Swap, I received some STELLAR cookbooks from Chef #22015. This recipe is from one of them. "Cheap. Fast. Good!" by Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross. What a wonderful book! This recipe is now one of my favourites. The chicken is perfectly spiced, in my opinion. I love the ease of preparation! You may need to increase the spice mixture though (if you like it thick like I do!). I made up a batch of the spices and when it was gone, I simply made up another half recipe of it. Worked out perfectly with no waste!
Provided by Saturn
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt (if using) and allspice (if using) in a gallon-size zipper-top bag and seal the bag. Shake the bag to combine the spices thoroughly. (NOTE: I usually omit the onion powder and put in about a 1/2 tsp lemon pepper. I like that the best!).
- Place the chicken breast halves, one at a time, between two sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap and pound them with several whacks of a meat mallet or rolling pin so that they are an even 1/2 inch thick. Peel off the paper. (Each serving should be about 6 ounces, so if the breast halves are large, cut them in half lengthwise.).
- Place the chicken pieces in the bag with the spices, seal it, and shake until the chicken is coated with the spice mixture. Set the bag aside.
- Heat the oil in an extra-deep 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on the first side, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, another 4 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a platter and serve.
- A salad would be great alongside. My family's favourite is Deep Browned Potatoes (Recipe #47957) and corn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 108.9, Sodium 209.7, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 36.4
SIMPLE CHILLI CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, egg, flour, green pepper, red pepper, rice, garlic cloves, red chilli, soy sauce, tomato puree, water
Provided by Ellie Holland
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cut the chicken into thin strips then coat in the egg wash and flour.
- Shallow fry for a few minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Add the peppers and fry for another couple of minutes. Remove the chicken and peppers and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the garlic, red chilli, soy sauce, tomato purée, and water. Stir and simmer the mixture reduces and is thick and syrupy.
- Add back in the chicken and peppers and stir well in the sauce.
- Serve with rice.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 2 grams
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, gather and measure all of your ingredients and equipment. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the flavor of your chili. Choose fresh, ripe vegetables and lean chicken. If possible, use organic ingredients.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: When you're browning the chicken, don't overcrowd the pot. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the pot.
- Use a variety of spices and seasonings: Chili is a great dish to experiment with different spices and seasonings. Add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to taste. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
- Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the chili for at least 30 minutes will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the chili, the better it will taste.
- Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Chili is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular toppings include shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, and chopped cilantro.
Conclusion:
Zesty chicken chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and flavorful spices, this chili is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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