Craving Cold Weather Comfort Foods?
This easy chipotle chicken chili recipe is healthy, satisfying, and incredibly delicious! Who says cold weather comfort food has to be overindulgent?
The flavorful trifecta of smoky, spicy, and sweet makes this a top fav in my recipe repertoire! Plus, it’s simple and quick with just 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking so it effortlessly fits into busy schedules.
Best of all, it makes a large batch so it’s perfect for weekly meal prep or feeding your whole family. It also makes a great Super Bowl or potluck dish since you can transport it in a crock-pot and easily keep it warm.
And If You Like It Hot...
Try adding 1-2 Tbsp chipotle chilies in adobo sauce if you can take the heat!🌶️
This ingredient is a MUST for my chili but I left it out of this recipe since it’s not for the faint of heart. You can find jarred chipotle chili’s in adobo sauce at most grocery stores. (It’s usually found in the salsa aisle)
This chili recipe is completely customizable so feel free to switch out any of the ingredients. It can also easily be converted to Vegan or Vegetarian by leaving out the chicken and switching to vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Leave a comment below about how you modified it your way, I’d love to hear your ideas and suggestions!
Ultimate Chipotle Chicken Chili
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Large Bowls
Ingredients
❏ 2 Tbsp Grass-fed butter or 3 Tbsp avocado oil (or preferred cooking oil)
❏ 1 Medium onion (diced)
❏ 3 Cloves garlic (minced) or 2 Tbsp jarred pre-minced garlic
❏ 3 Tbsp Coconut flour or all-purpose flour
❏ 1 Tsp Chili powder
❏ 1 Tsp Cumin
❏ 1/2 Tsp Chipotle chili powder
❏ 1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
❏ 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon
❏ 1 Tbsp Sea salt
❏ 1/2 Tsp Pepper
❏ 2 Cans organic white beans (rinsed and drained)
❏ 4 Cups organic chicken broth
❏ 1 Rotisserie chicken (shredded)
❏ 1 Cup frozen organic corn
❏ 1/2 Cup organic quinoa
Favorite Optional Toppings
✔︎ Cilantro
✔︎ Lime wedges
✔︎ Shredded cheese
✔︎ Diced tomatoes
✔︎ Pickled jalapeños
✔︎ Diced avocado
✔︎ Diced red onion
✔︎ Diced chives or green onion
✔︎ Greek yogurt or reduced fat sour cream
Your options are literally endless…
Get Creative!
Directions
✔️In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic in butter or oil over medium heat for about 5 mins.
✔️Sprinkle in flour and stir for 2 more minutes.
✔️Whisk in chicken broth and turn up the heat to medium-high. Continue whisking until it comes to a boil and starts to thicken. Reduce heat to low.
✔️Whisk in spices; salt, pepper, chili powders, cumin, cayenne and cinnamon.
✔️Add beans, corn, chicken and quinoa. Continue cooking on low heat for about 20 mins, stirring occasionally.
Serve with desired toppings & enjoy!
