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easy ground chicken chili close up with jalapeno slices on top

Easy Ground Chicken Chili

Casey Rooney
Make this Easy Ground Chicken Chili with ground chicken and just a handful of pantry staples! It comes together quickly in under 30 minutes for a comfort food meal that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 292 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1 cup sweet onion, diced about 1 small onion
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1-2 15oz. cans of beans (drained and rinsed) red kidney beans, pinto beans, and black beans are my favorite
  • 2 cups salsa use your favorite jarred or fresh salsa (See Note 1)
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Cook: In a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat, add ground chicken and onion. Cook 5-7 minutes until chicken is no longer pink. Break up the meat with a spoon as it cooks (Pro Tip: Use a potato masher if you want your meat to be broken up nice and fine!)
    Note: No need to drain any liquid that comes from the ground chicken.
  • Add: Season the meat with salt, pepper, cumin, chili power and garlic powder. Then, add beans (drain two cans) and salsa. Stir until everything is well-mixed.
    Optional: This is a nice, thick chili. If you prefer it a bit thinner, add 1/2 cup of chicken broth or stock. I like my chili super thick but adjust to your preference!!
  • Simmer: Turn the stove down medium-low and simmer chili for 20-30 minutes. Taste--add more salt/seasonings if necessary then serve with your favorite chili toppings and this Sweet Cornbread!

Notes

Note 1: I use Trader Joe's Pepita Salsa in this dish, and it's BOMB!
Crockpot Instructions: Cook the onion and chicken first (Step 1), then add all ingredients to a crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
Instant Pot Directions: To make this dish in the Instant Pot, using the saute function, cook onion and chicken in the inner pot for a few minutes, then press cancel. Add the remaining ingredients, stir well, and close the lid, setting the safety valve to sealing. Select manual and change the cook time to 10 minutes, followed by a natural release of pressure. 
 
Nutrition is only an estimate based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator
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Nutrition

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 31gFat: 6.6gSaturated Fat: 1.7gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 1238mgPotassium: 841mgFiber: 9.3gSugar: 6.2gCalcium: 82mgIron: 4mg
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