Shredded Chicken and Bean Chili
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
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
- 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 — the recipe calls 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?
The recipe explicitly lists vegan meat or tofu as alternatives to the rotisserie chicken right in the ingredients list. Using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth makes 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. 
