Shredded Chicken and Bean Chili
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 6 servings
Description
Chili is the quintessential one-dish dinner for the cool weather months, switch up the flavor profile with shredded chicken and cannellini beans.
Ingredients
Units
- 1 small rotisserie chicken or about 2 cups (480 ml) of pre cooked chicken (vegan meat or tofu)
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can of green chilies, chopped
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp of smoked paprika
- 1 tsp of chili powder
- 4 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 5-6 cups (1.2-1.44 L) chicken broth or Vegetable broth
- Sour cream and minced fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- Shred rotisserie chicken in a medium bowl and place to the side.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil, onions chilies and garlic cook for about 1 to 2 minutes. Add shredded chicken and stir.
- Cook for about 3 minutes and begin to add seasonings; cook 2 minutes longer. Now add chicken broth and stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 1 1/2 hours. Stir before serving.
- Garnish with sour cream and parsley if desired. Even add some hot sauce or cheese if you would like.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 mins
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use fresh chicken instead of a rotisserie chicken?
Yes — I call for about 2 cups of pre-cooked shredded chicken, so you can cook and shred a fresh chicken breast instead. The rotisserie shortcut just speeds up prep considerably.
Can I make this chili without meat?
Absolutely — vegan meat or tofu work as alternatives to the rotisserie chicken. Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make the dish fully plant-based.
Why does this recipe use cannellini beans instead of kidney or pinto beans?
Four cans of cannellini beans are used specifically to switch up the usual chili flavor profile — their creamy texture and mild flavor pair particularly well with the shredded chicken, green chilies, and smoked paprika in this recipe.
