Flavorful Chicken and Bean Skillet Chili

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Flavorful Chicken and Bean Skillet Chili warms up your dinner table with a low-fat American dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a medley of spices for a hearty meal. Perfect for cozy nights, this chili pairs beautifully with white corn chips and shredded Jack cheese.

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Overview

This Zesty Chicken and Bean Skillet Chili is a flavorful and hearty dish perfect for a cozy dinner. With tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a blend of spices, this chili is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Serve it with white corn chips and shredded Jack cheese for a complete meal.

Diet Type

Low Fat

Allergies

Dairy (if served with cheese), Gluten (from flour)

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1.5 Pounds (lb) chicken breast halves, cubed
• 1 Bunch green onions, sliced
• 1 Red bell pepper, minced
• 1 Yellow bell pepper, minced
• 4 Fresh jalapeno peppers, minced
• 1 Clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) ginger, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) sage, dried
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) cumin, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) white pepper, ground
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) butter
• 0.25 Cups all-purpose flour
• 2 Cups chicken broth
• 2 14 Ounces (oz) great Northern beans, packaged

Steps

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and sauté until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, sauté the green onions, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, and garlic until softened.
3. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the ground ginger, salt, dried sage, ground cumin, and ground white pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine the flavors.
4. In a separate small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to create a roux. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
5. Pour the roux mixture into the skillet with the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to combine.
6. Add the undrained great Northern beans to the skillet. Simmer the chili over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors meld together.
7. Serve hot with white corn chips and shredded Jack cheese, if desired. Enjoy your Zesty Chicken and Bean Skillet Chili!

Enjoy your homemade Flavorful Chicken and Bean Skillet Chili!