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Buy our air fryer e-cookbooks today The freshness of this healthy chicken chili recipe really comes through! This chili is loaded with vegetables and super clean tasting, without compromising on flavor.
Healthy Chicken Chili Recipe
Yes, chili can be healthier and leaner without all the calories! Chicken chili is always the cleaner option for protein when it comes to chili. Sometimes people think that chili should be made with beef or pork because the fat brings more flavor. But if you’re counting calories and don’t want all the fat, using chicken breast is much leaner. All the spices we add in our recipe along with all the fresh vegetables really brings outstanding flavor to the chicken and you never feel like you’re missing out when you’re eating healthy chili.
Video: for Low Carb Chicken Chili Recipe
Best Toppings for Chili?
It’s very possible to have a big bowl of fresh and healthy chili without feeling all the guilt! Or if you want to indulge a bit we have some ideas for you:
- Low fat sour cream: add a sensible dollop of low fat sour cream
- Non fat greek yogurt: you can still enjoy the creamy tang by using yogurt. And you get yoru probiotics too!
- Add a sprinkle of low fat cheese or you can use non-fat, or vegan cheese.
- Bed of fresh lettuce or greens. Serve this chili on a bed of fresh chopped greens or arugula.
- If you really want to make this super low carb, you can omit the beans. Add more vegetables to place the beans and it’s still a hearty vegetarian meal!
- Chicken chili salad is definitely one of our favorite healthy ways to enjoy this dish. Enjoy!
FRESH & HEALTHY CHICKEN CHILI
Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 40 minutes mins
Total Time: 50 minutes mins
Simmering the chili on low for 20-30 minutes will really bring out the flavors, but it will be on the thick side. If you prefer it less thick, add additional water during the simmer to the thickness that you want.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 medium (1 medium) onion , minced
- 3 cloves (3 cloves) Garlic , minced
- 1 pound (340 g) chicken breast or cutlets , cut into small bite sized pieces.
- 2 large (454 g) fresh tomatoes , small dice
- 2 Tablespoons (85 g) tomato paste
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) chili powder
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt or sea salt, or more to taste
- 1 cup (425 g) canned black beans , drained
- 2 stalks (2 stalks) celery , small dice
- 1 large (1 large) bell pepper , small dice
Instructions
Heat a large pan, add oil, minced onions and garlic. Cook the onions and garlic until they are transluscent.Add chicken and cook it until it becomes white on the outside.
Add the fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, water, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and salt. Stir to combine well, then allow to come to simmer. Cook for about 2 minutes.
Add black beans, celery, and bell pepper. Stir all the ingredients. If it's too thick, add a little more water.Bring to a boil, then immediately lower heat and bring to a low simmer.
Continue simmering the chili for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, for the flavors to combine.Keep cooking the chili until it becomes your desired consistency.
(optional) If you want to indulge, add a small dollop of low fat sour cream and sprinkle of low fat cheese!
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Nutrition Information per Serving
Calories: 135kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 36mg, Sodium: 518mg, Potassium: 572mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 1866IU, Vitamin C: 36mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 2mg
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Gluten-free, Low Carb, Paleo
Calories: 135
- This recipe was originally published in 2018 and re-published in 2020 with updated video.
- Check out more healthy recipes here.
- Enjoy this healthy air fryer chicken and broccoli “stir fry”
- here’s our popular skillet lemon pepper chicken
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Betty — Reply
This is great camping food! It also keeps you full!
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Moary — Reply
This chili is going to be on my regular rotation. So good! And I freeze the extras for a quick lunch.
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EatBetter — Reply
We’re so happy it’s your go-to chili recipe. Thank you!
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Margaret — Reply
We made this and it was so quick to cook! Added them on top of baked potatoes and the whole family loved it.
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Frankie — Reply
This is the only chili recipe that doesn’t give me heart burn. Seriously, it’s so much lighter with the chicken and the flavors are great.
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EatBetter — Reply
Wow that’s good to know! Chicken is so much lighter so it makes sense that there’s less heart burn when eating it.
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Moses Brodin — Reply
Looks so delicious! I love how easy this chicken chili recipe is.
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Hannah Flack — Reply
this was wonderful! Thank you for sharing all these tips and recipes..really helps those of us without the create gene;)
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Jane — Reply
I love how delicious and healthy this chicken chili recipe is. I added some extra veggies. My kids love it.
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Chef G — Reply
It was GREAT,TASTY. Added mushroom. I also would cut back on the Cumin
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