Two-Bean Chicken Chili
Two-Bean Chicken Chili blends tender chicken with black and Great Northern beans in a rich tomato-chile base. Warm chili powder and cumin meet a hint of brown sugar and tangy vinegar, while colorful bell peppers and corn add texture and sweetness. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or game day when you want a hearty, well-balanced bowl.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs 35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Two-Bean Chicken Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 46
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a boil. Boil the chicken until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain the chicken and transfer it to a slow cooker.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the hot oil until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; scrape them into the slow cooker.
- 3
Add the black beans, great Northern beans, tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, chicken stock, brown sugar, corn, vinegar, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and cayenne pepper to the slow cooker. Cook on High until the beans are tender, 3 to 4 hours. Stir the diced green, red, and yellow bell peppers into the chili and cook for another 20 minutes.
- Calories 414.94 kcal High 21%
- Protein 24.27 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 64.41 g 23%
- Total Fat 5.89 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.58 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 35.75 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 813.24 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 9.17 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 20.12 g --
- Added Sugars 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 112.66 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 6.03 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 731.21 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 70.4 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 19.15 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Two Bean Chicken Chili is made with 19 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 414.94 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Two-Bean Chicken Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Two-Bean Chicken Chili?
- About 3 hrs 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 414.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Two-Bean Chicken Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Two-Bean Chicken Chili healthy?
- Two-Bean Chicken Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 414.94 calories and 24.27 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 813.24 mg (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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