Spicy Chicken Thigh Chili: The Ultimate Flavor Bomb!

The basis of this came from a chicken-chili soup on this site. I altered it enough (I didn’t want a soup) that I couldn’t rate the original and decided to share this recipe. Top with sour cream, sliced green onion, and shredded cheese.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsolive oil

  • 2poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1largesweet onion, chopped

  • 2tablespoonsminced garlic

  • 2(15 ounce) canspetite diced tomatoes

  • 1(15 ounce) canblack beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1(15 ounce) cankidney beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1(15 ounce) canpinto beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1(8 ounce) canwhole kernel corn, drained

  • 1mediumred bell pepper, diced

  • 1mediumyellow bell pepper, diced

  • 1mediumorange bell pepper, diced

  • ½(6 ounce) cantomato paste, or more as needed

  • 2tablespoonschili powder

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • 1teaspooncayenne pepper

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook in the hot oil, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.

  2. Add diced tomatoes, all beans, corn, bell peppers, 3 ounces tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper; mix well. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally and adding more tomato paste as needed to thicken, until peppers have softened, about 30 minutes.

Cook’s Notes:

You can use smoked chipotle pepper in place of cayenne, if preferred.

Adjust the spiciness to suit your taste and don’t be afraid to sub beans, peppers, and tomatoes for what you have in your kitchen!

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories401
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
14g
18%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Cholesterol
68mg
23%
Sodium
842mg
37%
Total Carbohydrate
40g
14%
Dietary Fiber
12g
43%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
30g
Vitamin C
89mg
445%
Calcium
118mg
9%
Iron
7mg
39%
Potassium
843mg
18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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