Speedy Weeknight Chicken Chili
Speedy Weeknight Chicken Chili is packed with tender shredded chicken, hearty beans, and sweet pops of corn and hominy, all simmered with salsa, chili powder, and cumin for a robust, balanced bowl. It’s comforting without being heavy, ideal for busy weeknights, casual game days, or potlucks where you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Speedy Weeknight Chicken Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 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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- 45
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together the corn, hominy, pinto beans, and kidney beans and bring to a boil.
- 2
Stir in the salsa, chili powder, cumin, and water, and return to a boil.
- 3
Cook for another 15 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the chicken to serve.
- Calories 344.27 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 22.7 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 47.19 g 17%
- Total Fat 9.67 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.63 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 35.3 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 1048.62 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 12.3 g Good Source 44%
- Total Sugars 8.15 g --
- Added Sugars 1.0 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 111.41 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.81 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 540.5 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 58.71 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 5.0 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Speedy Weeknight Chicken Chili is made with 9 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Hominy, and Kidney Beans. Each serving provides about 344.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Speedy Weeknight Chicken Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Hominy, Kidney Beans, Mild Salsa. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Speedy Weeknight Chicken Chili?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 344.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Speedy Weeknight Chicken Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Speedy Weeknight Chicken Chili healthy?
- Speedy Weeknight Chicken Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 344.27 calories and 22.7 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1048.62 mg (46% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.63 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Corn, 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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