Chicken Chili

Gluten Free
Health score
29%
Chicken Chili
25 min.
4
734kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your lunch or dinner with a hearty and flavorful Chicken Chili? This gluten-free dish is not only quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes, but it also packs a punch with its rich blend of ingredients. Perfect for a cozy family meal or a gathering with friends, this chili is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and satisfying texture.

Imagine tender, rotisserie-cooked chicken mingling with a luscious sauce made from stewed tomatoes, aromatic spices, and a hint of heat from New Mexican chiles. The addition of dry-roasted peanuts adds a delightful crunch, while fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream provide a refreshing contrast. With each spoonful, you’ll experience a delightful balance of protein, healthy fats, and just the right amount of carbohydrates, making it a well-rounded meal.

Whether you’re looking for a comforting dish to warm you up on a chilly evening or a quick and nutritious option for lunch, this Chicken Chili is the answer. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings people together. So grab your saucepan and blender, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce canned tomatoes canned
  • pounds roasted chicken 
  • servings cup heavy whipping cream fresh sour chopped
  • 0.3 cup roasted peanuts 
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh coarsely chopped
  •  garlic clove peeled
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  •  guajillo chiles* dried
  • 15 ounce sauce canned (preferably Goya)
  • 10 fluid ounces chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.8 inch onion white
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt to taste

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. Purée broth, tomatoes with their juice, chiles, onion, garlic, cilantro, peanuts, cumin, and salt in a blender until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a wide 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then pour in sauce and boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, coarsely shred chicken, discarding skin and bones.
  4. Stir chicken and beans with their sauce into chili, then reduce heat to moderately low and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories734kcal
Protein35.31%
Fat40.83%
Carbs23.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33
Glycemic Load
2.2
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.468260998311%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:733.84kcal
36.69%
Fat:33.09g
50.9%
Saturated Fat:9.42g
58.88%
Carbohydrates:43.51g
14.5%
Net Carbohydrates:39.66g
14.42%
Sugar:30.96g
34.4%
Cholesterol:187.05mg
62.35%
Sodium:1793.24mg
77.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:64.37g
128.74%
Vitamin B3:21.83mg
109.15%
Selenium:57.9µg
82.72%
Vitamin B6:1.17mg
58.37%
Phosphorus:544.84mg
54.48%
Vitamin A:1595.35IU
31.91%
Potassium:1050.34mg
30.01%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
28.94%
Iron:5.06mg
28.1%
Zinc:4.1mg
27.31%
Vitamin B5:2.7mg
27%
Manganese:0.52mg
25.76%
Magnesium:90.45mg
22.61%
Copper:0.43mg
21.61%
Vitamin K:19.99µg
19.04%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.17%
Vitamin E:2.56mg
17.09%
Fiber:3.85g
15.4%
Vitamin C:11.4mg
13.82%
Vitamin B12:0.76µg
12.59%
Folate:39.55µg
9.89%
Calcium:93.49mg
9.35%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.6%
Source:Epicurious