30-Minute Chicken Chipotle Chili
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30-Minute Stovetop Chicken Chipotle Chili! This stovetop chili has an added spicy kick that’s perfect for those cold wintery months. And it is a family favorite. It is the perfect meal that is ready in no time.

Recipe Features:
- A nice heat from the fire roasted tomatoes and chipotle pepper
- Very hearty and filling
- All the delicious toppings
Just a quick note about this chili: I’ve made it a number of times and every time I do, I make it a little bit different. So, just use this as a guide. Make it your own and have fun with it!

Ingredient Notes For This 30-Minute Chicken Chipotle Chili:
- Meat – Sometimes I add one full lb. of ground chicken and other times I only add 1/2 lb. of ground hamburger. Personally though, I enjoy the ground chicken which lends to a lighter/healthier chili.
- Spices – FYI: Please keep in mind that chipotle pepper is not the same as chili powder. Chipotle pepper contains just one ingredient: smoked and dried jalapeño peppers. Chili powder, on the other hand, is a blend of spices typically including: chili peppers, cumin, garlic and oregano.
- For this recipe, I like to use both of these spices. Sometimes I add more chipotle pepper and other times I add less.
- Note: I used to make this chili with two, diced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. I don’t use it anymore though, because I can’t find a brand without inflammatory oils or refined sugar. However, if you can find it then this ingredient would be great. (*If you use the peppers in adobo sauce, then be sure to omit the chipotle powder).
- Sour Cream – I love the brand Kite Hill. It is so well made and you can’t tell the difference. It is a great, dairy-free alternative.

I hope you love this hearty meal as much as I do!
And, for more soup recipes, please give these a try:
- Spicy-Sweet Potato Bean Soup with Chicken
- Creamy Roasted-Poblano Potato Soup
- Chicken & Vegetable Coconut Curry
- Cream Potato Sausage and Kale Soup
- Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
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30-Minute Stovetop Chicken Chipotle Chili
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Stovetop chili with an added spicy kick that’s perfect for those cold wintery months. It is the perfect meal that is ready in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 small Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 lb. Ground Chicken or Hamburger, crumbled
- 2 14.5 oz cans Hunt’s Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 1 16 oz can Dark Red Kidney Beans (liquid included)
- 2 16 oz cans Pinto Beans (liquid included)
- 1/2 – 1 tsp Chipotle Chili Pepper
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 3/4 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt
- Garlic Salt, to taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- Toppings: Avocado slices, diced onion, Kite Hill Sour Cream and cilantro
- Optional: Cheese
- Serve with: Siete Tortillas or crackers
Instructions
- Veggies: In a large pot, add the avocado oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the onion, green pepper, and a dash of salt and sauté until the onion is translucent; about 3-5 minutes.
- Garlic: Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant; about 30-40 seconds.
- Chicken: Add the chicken and season it with some pepper and garlic salt. Brown, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, for about 8 minutes and then strain.
- Simmer: Add the meat and remaining ingredients to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes on medium-low heat.
- Assemble: Ladle into bowls and top with avocado slices, onion, cilantro and sour cream.
- How to serve: Serve with a side of warm tortillas or crackers.
Notes
- If possible, use all organic ingredients.
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Spices – FYI: Please keep in mind that chipotle pepper is not the same as chili powder. Chipotle pepper contains just one ingredient: smoked and dried jalapeno peppers. Chili powder, on the other hand, is a blend of spices typically including: chili peppers, cumin, garlic and oregano.
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For this recipe, I like to use both of these spices. Sometimes I add more chipotle pepper and other times I add less.
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Note: I used to make this chili with two, diced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. I don’t use it anymore though, because I can’t find a brand without inflammatory oils or refined sugar. However, if you can find it then this ingredient would be great. (*If you use the peppers in adobo sauce, then be sure to omit the chipotle powder).
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- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Beans and Legumes, Chicken Chili, Chicken Recipes, Chili, Dairy-Free Recipes, Easy Main Dish, Healthy, Main Dish, Poultry
NOTE:
- My White Textured Ceramic Dinnerware is available at World Market.


Bob loves chili and I make it for him often. Now I will have to try your recipe. It looks good!
Thanks! Give it a try for sure. You may have to alter the spiciness of it though. Some family said it was too much, lol!
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I’ve never been a huge chili fan, but this is a good one! Very hearty with good heat, which I really like…the spicier the better, so I go full on with the chipotle peppers.
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I am glad you like it so much! It definitely is a hearty meal. And I love spicy food too. 😉 Thanks