Name: Fast Chicken Chili
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 0.75 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.5 cup vertically sliced onion; 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon ground red pepper; 3 cups no-salt-added canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup water; 2 (4-ounce) cans chopped green chiles, undrained and divided; 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 0.25 cup cilantro leaves; 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

Fast Chicken Chili

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This quickie chili comes together in a flash, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Stirring mashed cannellini beans into the chili adds body. You could also use navy or pinto beans.

By Phoebe Wu

Published on April 24, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Fast Chicken Chili — Photo: Mary Britton Senseney/Wonderful Machine; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
½ cup vertically sliced onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
3 cups no-salt-added canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup water
2 (4-ounce) cans chopped green chiles, undrained and divided
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup cilantro leaves
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

Directions

Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add chicken; sauté 4 minutes. Add onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, oregano and red pepper; sauté 3 minutes. Add 2 cups beans, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 can chiles and broth; bring to a boil.
Mash 1 cup beans and 1 can chiles in a bowl. Add to soup; simmer 5 minutes. Serve with cilantro and lime.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

189	Calories
4g	Fat
15g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 189
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Protein 22g	44%
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 44mg	15%
Sodium 624mg	27%
Calcium 67mg	5%
Iron 3mg	17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.