Chorizo Chicken Chili
Tender shredded chicken, spicy chorizo sausage, veggies, beans and lots of spices come together in this hearty family favorite that's perfect for game day, or any day of the week.
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 428kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound chorizo
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 small jalapeno seeded and diced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 4 oz. can tomato paste
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 15 oz. can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 2-3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Optional toppings
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking up as you go, until no longer pink.
- Add the onions, jalapeno, red pepper and garlic and cook until the vegetables are tender, 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook until the mixture is a dark red, 5-7 minutes more. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and stir until the tomato paste is completely incorporated. Stir in the chili powder, oregano, cumin and brown sugar.
- Add the beans and shredded chicken. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer for 20-30 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Stir in chopped fresh cilantro just before serving, topped with your favorite chili toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1223mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g