Transform humble chicken thighs into a hearty and flavorful chili that's perfect for a cozy night in. This robust chili is brimming with tender chicken, a medley of colorful bell peppers, and a symphony of beans, all simmered in a rich, spiced tomato base. A dollop of sour cream, fresh green onions, and shredded cheese takes it to the next level.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
Carbohydrate
40 g
Cholesterol
68 mg
Fiber
12 g
Protein
30 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Sodium
842 mg
Sugar
7 g
Fat
14 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. (Approximately 10 minutes)
02
Step
Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion becomes translucent. (5-10 minutes)
03
Step
Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, corn, diced red, yellow and orange bell peppers, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients. Bring to a simmer.
04
Step
Cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally. Add more tomato paste as needed to thicken the chili to your desired consistency, until the peppers have softened. (Approximately 30 minutes)
For a richer flavor, try browning the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the heat level.
This chili tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have time to meld together.
Serve with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced green onions, avocado, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
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Lexi Goyette
Jul 2, 2025I’ve made this recipe several times now, and it always comes out perfect.
Kendrick Abbott
Jul 1, 2025I added a can of chipotle peppers in adobo for extra smokiness, and it was amazing!
Robin Jenkins
Jul 1, 2025Easy to follow and customize to your own taste.
Khalid Buckridge
Jun 30, 2025I doubled the recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit!
Amanda Becker
Jun 30, 2025The variety of beans and peppers makes this chili so colorful and delicious.
Letha Graham
Jun 30, 2025Best chili I've ever made!
Bradly Quigley
Jun 30, 2025My family loved this chili. It's definitely going into our regular rotation.
Hubert Schowalter
Jun 30, 2025I threw everything in my slow cooker for 6 hours on low and it came out great. I'm sure it saved me some time.
Donald Moore
Jun 30, 2025This recipe is a game changer! So much flavor!