Description
This hearty chili combines lean chicken, beans, and spices for a protein-packed meal that’s both flavorful and nutritious. It works in a slow cooker or Instant Pot, making it ideal for meal prep and healthy dinners.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. In slow cooker, layer diced chicken, onion, bell pepper, garlic, beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and spices.
2. Pour chicken broth over ingredients and stir gently.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
4. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
5. If chili is too thick, add broth; if too thin, cook uncovered on high for 20–30 minutes.
6. Stir in lime juice and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve topped with fresh cilantro and optional avocado or reduced-fat cheese.
8. For Instant Pot method: sauté onion, pepper, and garlic on Sauté setting for 3–4 minutes.
9. Add chicken and spices, stir to coat, then add broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, and beans.
10. Seal lid and pressure cook on high for 12 minutes; natural release for 10 minutes.
11. Open lid, stir chili, adjust seasoning, then finish with lime juice and cilantro garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: dinner
- Method: slow cooker
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: slow cooker chili, high protein chili, healthy chili, instant pot chili, meal prep chili, macro friendly, chicken chili, health dinner, protein packed