Chorizo and Chicken Bean Chili
Chorizo and Chicken Bean Chili brings smoky heat from chorizo balanced by tender ground chicken and a duo of beans in a rich, tomato-forward broth. Fire-roasted tomatoes, beer, and warm spices create deep, layered flavor with a gentle kick, perfect for game day, casual dinners, or chilly evenings. Top with your favorite garnishes for an extra pop of freshness and texture.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chorizo and Chicken Bean Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add chorizo; cook and stir until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chorizo to a bowl.
- 2
Add chicken to the Dutch oven; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with chili powder and cumin. Stir in chorizo, black beans, white beans, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until the onion starts to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.
- 3
Pour beer into the Dutch oven; bring to a simmer. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, and tomato paste; simmer until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Lower the heat to low; simmer until the flavors meld, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 488.86 kcal High 24%
- Protein 38.97 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 39.73 g 14%
- Total Fat 16.84 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 5.48 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 157.46 mg High 52%
- Sodium 1089.74 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 7.81 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 6.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 140.1 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 6.17 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 566.8 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 38.21 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 41.42 mg Good Source 46%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chorizo and Chicken Bean Chili is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beer, Black Beans, Chicken Stock, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 488.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chorizo and Chicken Bean Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Black Beans, Chicken Stock, Chili Powder, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chorizo and Chicken Bean Chili?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 488.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chorizo and Chicken Bean Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chorizo and Chicken Bean Chili healthy?
- Chorizo and Chicken Bean Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 488.86 calories and 38.97 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1089.74 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.48 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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