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Chorizo Chicken Chili

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.
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Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chorizo Chicken Chili
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
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 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound chorizo and cook, breaking up as you go, until no longer pink.
  • Add 1/2 cup diced onion,1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced, 1 red bell pepper, diced and 2-3 cloves garlic and cook until the vegetables are tender, 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 4 oz. can tomato paste and cook until the mixture is a dark red, 5-7 minutes more. Slowly pour in 6 cups chicken broth and stir until the tomato paste is completely incorporated. Stir in 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
  • Add 1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained and 1 15 oz. can pinto beans, rinsed and drained. Stir in 2-3 cups cooked 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.
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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
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