Name: 20 minute chipotle chicken chili
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Tex‑Mex
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium white onion, peeled and diced; 1 poblano pepper, cored and diced; 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, roughly chopped; 4 cups (≈950 ml) chicken stock; 2 cups (≈280 g) shredded cooked chicken; 2 × 15-oz (≈425 g each) cans beans, rinsed and drained (e.g., pinto and red kidney); 1 × 15-oz (≈425 g) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 × 15-oz (≈425 g) can tomato sauce; 2 tsp ground cumin; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Ingredients

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1 Tbsp avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium white onion, peeled and diced

1 poblano pepper, cored and diced

1 red bell pepper, cored and diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, roughly chopped

4 cups (≈950 ml) chicken stock

2 cups (≈280 g) shredded cooked chicken

2 × 15-oz (≈425 g each) cans beans, rinsed and drained (e.g., pinto and red kidney)

1 × 15-oz (≈425 g) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

1 × 15-oz (≈425 g) can tomato sauce

2 tsp ground cumin

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1-Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, poblano, and bell pepper; sauté 7 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent. When the onions turn soft and fragrant, I love to take a deep breath and enjoy the aroma that fills my kitchen.

2-Stir in the garlic and chipotle peppers; cook 1 minute more until fragrant. This step is quick but crucial don’t let the garlic burn or it will become bitter!

3-Add the remaining ingredients – chicken stock, shredded chicken, beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and cumin. Stir to combine all those wonderful flavors. The chili will start coming together beautifully at this stage.

4-Cover the pot and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer at least 5 minutes (longer if you prefer deeper flavor). I let it simmer while I prepare the toppings and set the table.

5-Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remember that the saltiness can vary depending on your chicken stock, so always taste before serving!

6-Ladle the chili into bowls and finish with any optional toppings you desire.

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Notes

🔥 Pre‑dice all vegetables and beans while they sauté to keep the process moving smoothly.
🥣 Swap beans, peppers, or protein (such as turkey or tofu) for a personalized version.
🌡️ Adjust the heat by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers to suit your spice tolerance.

Author: Brandi Oshea
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Soup/Chili
Method: One‑pot simmer
Cuisine: Tex‑Mex
Diet: High‑protein

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1½ cups)