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Chipotle Chicken Chili

Chipotle Chicken Chili: Easy & Flavorful Recipe for All Seasons

This Chipotle Chicken Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for any season, featuring tender chicken and a mix of beans and spices.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Onion, Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 2 lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into A Large Dice
  • 1 bottle Good Beer (12 Ounce Bottle)
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes (14 Oz. Size)
  • 3 whole Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce, Minced use Less If Desired
  • 1 can Pinto Beans, Drained And Rinsed (14 Oz. Size)
  • 1 can Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed (14 Oz. Size)
  • 1 can Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed (14 Oz. Size)
  • 1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbsp. Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp. Salt More To Taste
  • ¼ cup Masa Harina
  • 1 Lime Juiced

For Serving

  • Sour Cream For Serving
  • Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese For Serving
  • Cilantro For Serving
  • Lime Wedges For Serving

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat then add the onions and garlic. Cook for a few minutes until onions soften. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned. Add ¾ of the beer, reserving the rest, then cook for a couple of minutes to reduce.
  • Add the tomatoes, chipotles, beans, chili powder, cumin and salt. Stir to combine, then cover the pot and cook for 1 hour.
  • Combine the masa harina with the rest of the beer and stir to make a paste. Add this into the chili, along with the lime juice. Stir and cook for 10 more minutes or until thick.
  • Serve with sour cream, cheese, cilantro, and another squeeze of lime!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken chili, Chili Recipe, Chipotle Chicken Chili, Comfort Food, easy chili, spicy chili
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