Chilly Day Chili
Chilly Day Chili brings together ground chicken, pinto beans, and tomatoes for a balanced bowl with gentle heat, a touch of sweetness, and tangy depth. Long, slow simmering melds the spices into a hearty, satisfying texture that’s lighter than beef chili yet still robust. Ideal for cozy dinners or game-day gatherings, and it can be adapted to a slow cooker.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chilly Day Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 44
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a soup pot over medium heat.
- 2
Cook and stir ground chicken in the hot oil until it is no longer pink and the chicken is crumbly, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Drain.
- 4
Stir in pinto beans, onions, diced tomatoes, Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, water, brown sugar, chili powder, vinegar, mustard, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer the chili until thickened and the flavors have blended, about 3 hours.
- 6
Stir occasionally and add extra water if needed.
- Calories 328.08 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 32.01 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 38.26 g 14%
- Total Fat 7.04 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.8 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 90.71 mg High 30%
- Sodium 865.06 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 10.6 g Good Source 38%
- Total Sugars 8.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 83.99 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.27 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 626.47 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 41.38 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 12.0 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chilly Day Chili is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 328.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chilly Day Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Ground Chicken. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chilly Day Chili?
- About 3 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 328.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chilly Day Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chilly Day Chili healthy?
- Chilly Day Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 328.08 calories and 32.01 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 865.06 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.8 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Tomatoes 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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