Chunky Chicken Chili

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 9 Cuisine: American

Chunky Chicken Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish packed with tender chicken, vibrant peppers, and a blend of spices that bring warmth and depth. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this chili caters to those who love a bit of heat with their comfort food.

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Ingredients

  • vegetable cooking spray
  • 1 c. chopped green pepper
  • 3 jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • 1 c. water
  • 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 c. bite size cooked chicken breasts
  • 2 c. bite size cooked chicken thigh
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can no-salt stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (13 3/4 oz.) can no-salt chicken broth
  • 1 (12 oz.) bottle reduced-calorie chili sauce
  • 1 (16 oz.) can Great Northern beans, drained
  • 1 1/4 c. peeled diced avocado
  • 1 1/4 c. chopped purple onion
  • 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. plain nonfat yogurt (optional)
  • 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano

Instructions

  1. Coat Dutch oven with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot.
  2. Add onion, green pepper, jalapeno peppers and sauté for 5 minutes.
  3. Add chili powder, cumin and oregano; cook for 2 minutes. Add chicken, 1 cup water, red pepper, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, and chili sauce and bring to a boil.
  4. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add beans and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Ladle chili into soup bowls; top each with avocado, onion and yogurt.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

593 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 21.1g 42% DV
Total Fat 23g 29% DV
Carbs 99g 36% DV
Fiber 35.1g 100% DV
Sugar 16.8g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11289.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 2444.3mg 52% DV
Cholesterol 1mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 608.5mcg 68% DV
Vitamin C 105.4mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 968.8mg 75% DV
Iron 36.2mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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