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Healthy Chicken Chili (without beans)
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Healthy Chicken Chili (without beans)

Healthy chicken chili is a tomato-based chili recipe that's more like a stew and is delicious.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 436kcal

Equipment

  • Large (10 quart) Stockpot

Ingredients

For The Chili:

  • 8 cups chopped yellow onions (6 onions)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 4 red bell peppers (large dice, cored, seeded, and diced)
  • 4 yellow bell peppers (large dice, cored, seeded, and diced)
  • 2 teaspoons chili pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 28 - ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • kosher salt (optional - to taste)
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh basil leaves
  • 2 4 - pound heritage roasting chickens or 8 split chicken breasts (bone-in, skin-on)

For Serving:

  • Chopped onions
  • Corn chips
  • Grated cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream

Instructions

Prepare The Chicken:

  • If using heritage roasting chickens, preheat the oven to 325 F degrees, place the two roasting chickens breast down in a graniteware roaster, add water to approximately 1" deep in the roasting pan, and roast for 30 minutes per pound (i.e. if using 4 lb. birds, roast for 2 hours), or until cooked through. Allow to cool, remove chicken from bones and shred, and discard skin and bones (or save for making chicken stock). Pour the collected liquid from the bottom of the roaster into a large measuring cup, refrigerate to separate the fat from the broth, skim and discard fat, and reserve broth for another use.
  • If using chicken breasts, preheat the oven to 375 F degrees, place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, or until cooked through. Allow to cool, remove chicken from bones and shred, and discard the skin and bones.

For The Chili:

  • Cook the onions in oil over medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes or until translucent.
  • Add the bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne, tomatoes, salt, and basil.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer (uncovered) for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the cooked chicken to the chili and simmer (uncovered) for another 20 minutes to blend flavors.

Notes

Serve with toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcal