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Healthy Chicken Chili Recipe | @EatBetterRecipes

FRESH & HEALTHY CHICKEN CHILI

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Simmering the chili on low for 20-30 minutes will really bring out the flavors, but it will be on the thick side. If you prefer it less thick, add additional water during the simmer to the thickness that you want.
4.93 from 14 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 medium onion , minced
  • 3 cloves Garlic , minced
  • 1 pound (340 g) chicken breast or cutlets , cut into small bite sized pieces.
  • 2 large (454 g) fresh tomatoes , small dice
  • 2 Tablespoons (85 g) tomato paste
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt or sea salt, or more to taste
  • 1 cup (425 g) canned black beans , drained
  • 2 stalks celery , small dice
  • 1 large bell pepper , small dice

Instructions 

  • Heat a large pan, add oil, minced onions and garlic. Cook the onions and garlic until they are transluscent. Add chicken and cook it until it becomes white on the outside.
  • Add the fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, water, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and salt. Stir to combine well, then allow to come to simmer. Cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add black beans, celery, and bell pepper. Stir all the ingredients. If it's too thick, add a little more water. Bring to a boil, then immediately lower heat and bring to a low simmer.
  • Continue simmering the chili for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, for the flavors to combine. Keep cooking the chili until it becomes your desired consistency.
  • (optional) If you want to indulge, add a small dollop of low fat sour cream and sprinkle of low fat cheese! 

If your air fryer is preheated or if you are cooking multiple batches, you may need to reduce timing by a few minutes (unless preheating is called for in the recipe).

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 36mg, Sodium: 518mg, Potassium: 572mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 1866IU, Vitamin C: 36mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 2mg
Calories: 135