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Chipotle Chicken and Black Bean Chili

This chipotle chicken and black bean chili is perfect for a quick and easy diabetes-friendly weeknight meal. It comes together in under 30 minutes and is packed with protein.
Servings: 8
Calories: 366.4kcal
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs chicken ground
  • 30 oz black beans canned, rinsed and drained
  • 14 oz tomato canned, chopped
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • ½ red onion finely chopped
  • 1½ tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin ground

Optional Garnish

  • tortilla chips
  • red onion finley chopped
  • cilantro
  • lime
  • avocado diced
  • pepper ground
  • cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • In a large heavy bottomed pot, brown chicken. Using a wooden spoon, break up the meat as you brown it. Brown until it is no longer pink – about 5 minutes.
    1½ lbs chicken
  • In the meantime, in a blender or food processor, puree the tomatoes, chipotle chilies and half the black beans.
    30 oz black beans, 14 oz tomato, 1 chipotle pepper
  • Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the pot to a bowl (leaving the oil behind).
  • Add the red onion to the pot and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder and cumin, toast for 30 seconds or so.
    ½ red onion, 1½ tbsp chili powder, 2 tsp cumin
  • Add the contents of the blender, to the pot. Put 1 cup water in the dirty blender, swish it around and add that water to the pot. Add the remaining black beans and the cooked chicken to the pot as well.
  • Cook for about 15-25 minutes on low partially covered.
  • Serve with a squeeze of lime, minced red onion, avocado, cilantro and tortillas (and shredded cheese if you like). Note: these garnishes are not reflected in the nutritional information.
    tortilla chips, red onion, cilantro, lime, avocado, pepper, cheddar cheese

Cooking Tips

  • Chipotle Chili Adjustment: Start with one chipotle chili and add more according to taste preference, as they can be quite spicy.
  • Puree Consistency: For a thicker chili, puree less of the black beans with the tomatoes and chipotle chilies. For a thinner consistency, add more water or use more beans in the puree.
  • Garnish: Customize garnishes based on dietary needs and preferences. For a dairy-free version, skip the cheese. Use gluten-free tortilla chips if necessary.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chipotle Chicken and Black Bean Chili
Amount per Serving
Calories
366.4
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8.3
g
13
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.3
g
14
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Cholesterol
 
73.1
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
149.8
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
1234.1
mg
35
%
Carbohydrates
 
45.2
g
15
%
Fiber
 
16.1
g
67
%
Sugar
 
3.7
g
4
%
Protein
 
30.4
g
61
%
Vitamin C
 
6.5
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
80.6
mg
8
%
Iron
 
5.4
mg
30
%
Magnesium
 
146.2
mg
37
%
Zinc
 
3.3
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.