Ina Garten Chicken Chili Recipe
Comfort food feels warm and simple. Chili is a family favorite meal. The Ina Garten Chicken Chili Recipe is hearty. It is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cans white beans drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot.
- Add onion and bell peppers.
- Cook until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in minced garlic.
- Cook for one minute.
- Add cumin and chili powder.
- Mix in paprika and cayenne.
- Stir well to bloom spices.
- Add shredded chicken.
- Pour in diced tomatoes.
- Add white beans and corn.
- Pour chicken broth evenly.
- Stir everything together gently.
- Bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir occasionally while cooking.
- Add lime juice and cilantro.
- Adjust salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and fresh.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Simmer longer for thicker chili.
- Mash some beans for creaminess.
- Add jalapeño for extra heat.
- Taste before adding more salt.
- Let chili rest before serving.