Description

This Easy Chicken Chili recipe is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for cozy dinners. Slow-simmered with tender chicken breast, vibrant V8 juice, beans, corn, and smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, it offers a perfect balance of spice and comfort. Simple to prepare and packed with nutrients, it’s a fulfilling meal that serves eight and is ideal for family dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

Produce

1 yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
1 cup frozen corn kernels

Meat

3/4 lb. chicken breast

Canned Goods

1 32oz. bottle V8 juice
1 15oz. can diced tomatoes
1 15oz. can kidney beans (drained)
1 15oz. can black beans (drained)
1/2 4oz. can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (about two peppers plus two spoonfuls of sauce)

Pantry

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 Tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt (to taste)

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Instructions

Sauté aromatics: Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and transparent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add chicken and liquids: Add the chicken breast, V8 juice, diced tomatoes, drained kidney beans, drained black beans, frozen corn, chili powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
Incorporate chipotle peppers: Open the can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, remove two peppers, mince them finely, and add to the pot. Also add two spoonfuls of the adobo sauce from the can. Stir everything thoroughly to distribute the flavors.
Simmer the chili: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat with the lid on. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently with the lid on for 1 hour, allowing all flavors to meld and chicken to cook through.
Shred chicken and finish: After simmering, carefully remove the chicken breast from the pot. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir. Taste the chili and add more chipotle peppers if you want extra heat. Adjust salt to your preference, starting with about one teaspoon and adding more as needed.

Notes

For a spicier chili, add more chipotle peppers gradually during the final tasting step.
Make sure to drain the beans well to avoid excess liquid.
This chili can be served with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro for added flavor.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Use a low-sodium V8 juice and canned beans to control the salt content.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American