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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
Chilly Day Chili
  1. 1

    Heat vegetable oil in a soup pot over medium heat.

  2. 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. 3

    Drain.

  4. 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. 5

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer the chili until thickened and the flavors have blended, about 3 hours.

  6. 6

    Stir occasionally and add extra water if needed.