Clean Eating Ground Chicken Chili
A delightful dish combining ground chicken, vibrant vegetables, and bold spices, perfect for clean eating enthusiasts.
Ingredients
For the Chili Base
- 1 tbsp olive oil For cooking
- 1 lb ground chicken Lean source of protein
- 1 cup chicken broth Low sodium preferred
- 1 14 oz can black beans Rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup frozen corn Add at the end of cooking
- 1 14 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 6 oz can tomato paste Roughly 1/4 cup, for thickness
- 1/4 cup applesauce Adds natural sweetness
For Seasoning
- 1 tbsp ground chili powder Adjust to taste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper Adjust for spice level
For the Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, chopped Enhances flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and pour in the olive oil.
- Add the ground chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until fully cooked.
- Stir in the chopped onion and diced red bell pepper and sauté for about 3 minutes until they soften.
Cooking
- Add chicken broth, black beans, frozen corn, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and applesauce.
- Mix in the ground chili powder, cumin, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.
- Let it simmer for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
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Notes
Consider garnishing with fresh cilantro, Greek yogurt, or green onions. Serve with whole-grain crackers or corn tortilla chips for added crunch.