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Kickin' Chicken Chili

A spicy, creamy southwest-style chicken chili loaded with tender shredded chicken breast, three varieties of beans, fire-roasted green chilis, and aromatic spices.

Prep
15 mins
Cook
40 mins
Archive yield
10 Cups
Evidence
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Base ingredients

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  • Shredded cooked chicken breast8 oz
  • Dark red kidney beans (drained)15 oz
  • Pinto beans (drained)30 oz
  • Black beans (drained)30 oz
  • Green bell pepper (chopped)3 oz
  • Yellow onion (diced)12 oz
  • Diced green chilis16 oz
  • Low-sodium chicken stock7 cups
  • Granulated garlic1 tbsp
  • Ground cumin0.5 tsp
  • Dried oregano0.25 tsp
  • Chili powder0.5 tsp
  • Smoked paprika0.5 tsp
  • Coarse black pepper1 tsp
  • Cayenne pepper0.5 tsp
  • Whole milk2 cups
  • Cornstarch1 tbsp

Ingredient nutrition reference

  • Shredded cooked chicken breast252 kcal, 16.4 g protein, 12.9 g fat, 17.6 g carbs (per 100 g) FDC 171514 (SR Legacy)
  • Dark red kidney beans (drained)77 kcal, 5.38 g protein, 0 g fat, 14.6 g carbs (per 100 g) FDC 2339648 (Branded)
  • Black beans (drained)85 kcal, 5.38 g protein, 0 g fat, 16.2 g carbs (per 100 g) FDC 2433855 (Branded)
  • Diced green chilis18 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g fat, 3.57 g carbs (per 100 g) FDC 1933083 (Branded)
  • Granulated garlic0 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g fat, 0 g carbs (per 100 g) FDC 2009288 (Branded)
  • Ground cumin500 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g fat, 50 g carbs (per 100 g) FDC 733462 (Branded)
  • Dried oregano265 kcal, 9 g protein, 4.28 g fat, 68.9 g carbs (per 100 g) FDC 171328 (SR Legacy)
  • Chili powder0 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g fat, 0 g carbs (per 100 g) FDC 2158030 (Branded)
  • Smoked paprika625 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g fat, 0 g carbs (per 100 g) FDC 1651011 (Branded)
  • Coarse black pepper0 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g fat, 125 g carbs (per 100 g) FDC 2150975 (Branded)
  • Cayenne pepper0 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g fat, 100 g carbs (per 100 g) FDC 1888487 (Branded)
  • Whole milk62 kcal, 3.33 g protein, 3.33 g fat, 5 g carbs (per 100 g) FDC 2620729 (Branded)
  • Cornstarch381 kcal, 0.26 g protein, 0.05 g fat, 91.3 g carbs (per 100 g) FDC 169698 (SR Legacy)

Per-100 g reference values for the raw ingredient, matched to Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central. These are not a per-serving analysis of this recipe; ingredients without values are not yet verified against FoodData Central, so no numbers are shown rather than estimates.

Method

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  1. In a large stockpot, combine shredded chicken, kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, green bell pepper, diced onions, green chilis, chicken stock, and all spices.

  2. Simmer over medium-low heat uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Reduce heat to low.

  4. In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp cornstarch into 1/4 cup of the milk until smooth.

  5. Pour the cornstarch slurry and remaining 1.75 cups milk into the chili pot.

  6. Simmer gently on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened. Do not allow to boil after adding milk.

  7. Serve hot topped with shredded cheddar, sour cream, and green onions.

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6 Servings
  • Shredded cooked chicken breast2.4 oz
  • Dark red kidney beans (drained)4 1/2 oz
  • Pinto beans (drained)9 oz
  • Black beans (drained)9 oz
  • Green bell pepper (chopped)0.9 oz
  • Yellow onion (diced)3.6 oz
  • Diced green chilis4.8 oz
  • Low-sodium chicken stock2.1 cups
  • Granulated garlic0.9 tsp
  • Ground cumin0.15 tsp
  • Dried oregano0.08 tsp
  • Chili powder0.15 tsp
  • Smoked paprika0.15 tsp
  • Coarse black pepper0.3 tsp
  • Cayenne pepper0.15 tsp
  • Whole milk0.6 cups
  • Cornstarch0.9 tsp

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A cornstarch-milk slurry is introduced at low temperatures (below 180°F) to prevent dairy curdling while providing steam-table thermal stability.

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Open-kitchen sourcing

Corporate recordKickin' Chicken Chili2 cited sources

Recipe provenance & source notes

  1. Official Souplantation Corporate Blog Releases
  2. San Diego Union-Tribune Recipe Disclosures