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Chili with Sweet Potatoes

By Kathi & Rachel

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Chili with Sweet Potatoes can be made with ground beef, ground turkey or ground chicken. It’s a 30 minute pot of healthy comfort food and all made in ONE POT! The sweet potatoes give a welcome and healthy kick your whole family will love!

Chili with Sweet Potatoes in a white bowl

The chili pictured here is made with beef but we love Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoe just as much!

What ingredients do I need for this 30 minute chili?

  • 1 pound of ground beef, chicken or turkey
  • sweet potato
  • red pepper
  • poblano or hatch chili (jalapeno if you really like it spicy)
  • roasted diced tomatoes
  • tomato sauce
  • onion
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • beef or chicken stock
  • brown sugar
  • cinnamon – our secret ingredient!
  • cheese for topping!
onions, peppers and potatoes on a cutting board

What can I serve with this sweet potato chili?

  • Cornbread Muffins
  • English Muffin Bread
  • Easy Homemade Rolls

HOW TO MAKE CHILI WITH SWEET POTATOES IN THE SLOW COOKER:

  • Brown your meat and veggies and toss in the slow cooker along with all other ingredients. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Chili with sweet potatoes in a large pot

Top your Chili!

There is no end to the list of toppings you can add to this delicious bowl of chili! A few suggestions:

  • avocado
  • sour cream
  • onions
  • jalapenos
  • tortilla or corn chips
  • cheese, any kind you love!

How to store your Chili with Sweet Potatoes:

  • refrigerate any leftovers in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
  • freeze in freezer bags for up to 3 months.
chili in a bowl

More One Pot Comfort food Recipes you might enjoy!

  • 20 Minute Chicken and Corn Chowder – A family favorite, we have been making this for years!
  • One Pan Mealtballs and Pasta – everything in the pan, even the uncooked pasta!
  • Spanish Chicken and Rice – big flavors but easy prep in this delicious chicken and rice bake.
  • Chicken in Tomato Sauce – the most popular One Pot recipe on the blog and for good reason!

To easy comfort food! Clink!

Kathi and Rachel

bowl of chicken chili

Ground Chicken Chili

An easy to make delicious chili with ground chicken or turkey.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken 93/7 – ground turkey can be substituted
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 medium poblano pepper, chopped – any color Bell pepper can be substituted
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes – or tomato sauce
  • 1 15 ounce can can diced red tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 15 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • In large soup or stock pot heat one tablespoon olive oil. Add ground chicken. Cook until brown and cooked through breaking apart until crumbly.
  • Add onion and poblano pepper to pot. Continue to cook until onion and pepper are tender. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add crushed and diced tomatoes, spices and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer. Add drained beans. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Simmer for about 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning. More cumin? Chili powder? Salt?
  • Serve with your favorite toppings!

Notes

Store leftovers in sealed container in the refridgerator for up to 5 days or freeze in freezer bags for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 9465IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg

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