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Ground Chicken Chili

An easy to make delicious chili with ground chicken or turkey.
Course Dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 279kcal
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