Spicy Chicken Chili

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

12 servings (4 quarts)

Updated: Dec. 17, 2022
My recipe was inspired by me being on a low-calorie, low-fat, high fiber diet. I entered it in a chili cook off and had several people say that it was the best chili they'd ever had! —Natalie Hughes, Yukon, Oklahoma

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped
  • 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
  • 2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, saute the first 6 ingredients in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, beans, broth, seasonings and hot sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  2. Stir in chicken and corn; heat through. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon each of sour cream and cheese.
Peppers (Hot)
Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.