30 Minute Ground Chicken Chili with Beans
This Ground Chicken Chili Recipe with Beans is the real deal! Quick to whip up and bursting with flavor, this chili is made with simple ingredients and is ready for dinner in just 30 minutes!
As an experienced home cook, a good chili is on our dinner menu many nights. While there are countless variations to make chili, this ground chicken chili is one of my favorites. It’s simple, quick and perfect for busy families on the go like mine (and probably yours!).
One of my favorite ways to brighten up chicken chili is by using fresh lime juice right at the end. This gives it a well-rounded, bright flavor that brings everything together!
Not only does this easy dinner taste delicious, but itβs also ready in just 30 minutes, making this a great recipe to have on hand when you have a busy week ahead. Start by sautΓ©ing your veggies and ground chicken, and just let everything mingle until the chicken is all cooked through. Pour in those fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, beans, and green chilis and give it a stir. In about 15 minutes you’ve got chili magic happening.
Hosting a casual get-together or needing a simple family dinner? This ground chicken chili has you covered. Pair it with some crusty bread, spoon over rice, or with a side of tortilla chips for that extra crunch. Top it off with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, or sliced avocado for that gourmet touch.
What Makes This Recipe Special
- Ready in just 30 minutes, this ground chicken chili is perfect for those hectic days when you’re craving something delicious but pressed for time.
- Whether you like it spicy, smoky, or mild, you can easily tweak the ingredients to match your personal tastes.
- It tastes even better the next day, making for stress-free meal prep throughout the week.
Ingredients – you don’t need much
- Fresh ingredients – Onion, garlic, bell peppers, ground chicken. You only need a few things!
- Pantry staples – Spices, peppers, fire roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, beans. Hopefully you already have all of these in your pantry.
How To Make Ground Chicken Chili With Beans
Recipe Tips
- Cut your bell peppers into uniform sizes to ensure they cook evenly.
- If you’re using canned beans, always rinse them thoroughly to remove the starchy liquid and any excess sodium before adding them to your pot.
- Wait to add the lime juice until the very end to brighten the dish and bring out the flavors.
- Taste as you cook and adjusting the seasoning as needed.
Variations
- If ground chicken isn’t available, feel free to substitute with ground turkey, beef, or even a plant-based ground meat alternative if that’s your thing.
- Add a chopped jalapeΓ±o or a dash of cayenne pepper if you like it spicy.
- Add extra veggies like zucchini or corn.
Storing & Freezing
Storing: To store the chili, let it cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat thoroughly on the stovetop or in a microwave.
Freezing: Portion the cooled chili into freezer-safe bags or containers, leaving some space at the top as the chili may expand slightly when frozen. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or using the defrost setting on your microwave before reheating and serving.
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30 Minute Ground Chicken Chili with Beans
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Description
This Ground Chicken Chili Recipe with Beans is the real deal! Quick to whip up and bursting with flavor, this chili is made with simple ingredients and is ready for dinner in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 Β½ tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 Β½ teaspoons salt
- 2 (14 oz) cans fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilis
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat a large pot over medium/high heat. Add the oil, onion, bell peppers, garlic and a pinch of salt and cook for 3-4 minutes until the veggies begin to soften.
- Add the ground chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano and salt and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking up the meat while cooking.
- Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, beans and diced green chilis and simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
- Turn off heat and squeeze in the juice of one lime.
- Serve with your favorite toppings such as cheese, tortilla chips and avocado.
Made this last night and it was fantastic, quick, well-balanced. I love the lighter flavor from using chicken rather than beef or even turkey. Thank you for this keeper1
Thank you Anna!
Two and a half tablespoons of chili powder was wayyyyy too much. WAY. Inedible unless I had added cup after cup of water to even it out, and even then it was a chore to get down.
This is fantastic!! Β I had ground pork on hand so used that. I think it added even more flavour. This will be me our go-to chili recipe. I garnished it with cilantro and Tex-mex shredded cheese.Β
Sounds fabulous!!
Great recipe! I didn’t have green chilis so I subed one of the cans of tomatoes for Rotel (tomatoes with chilies). I didn’t have a lime, but I had lime pepper, so added that. Then I topped it all with shredded Mexican cheese and tortilla chips.
Great Swaps!
Were there originally slow cooker instructions added to this recipe? I thought there were when I made it the first time but can’t find them!
Absolutely delicious. Tastes like a basic chili but love the ground chicken flavor to lighten it up. The honey whipped butter and cornbread was amazing and the perfect pairing. Highly recommend for a chili night!
So happy you enjoyed it Kelly!