Description
This High Protein Chicken Chili is a flavorful and hearty meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with lean ground chicken, fiber-rich beans, and a blend of spices, this dish not only satisfies your cravings but also fuels your body with essential nutrients. Easy to customize and perfect for meal prep, it’s a delicious way to enjoy a nutritious dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and diced bell pepper; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces.
- Once cooked through, add diced tomatoes (with juices), black beans, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil; then reduce heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg