Description
Indulge in a bowl of Triple Bean Barbecue Chicken Chili, where tender chicken meets three types of beans in a smoky, spicy sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings or backyard gatherings, promising to satisfy your cravings and ignite conversations. With vibrant colors and robust flavors, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bell peppers (red or yellow), diced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and bell peppers until softened.
- Add minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced chicken breasts and chicken broth; bring to a simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Mix in the rinsed beans and barbecue sauce; simmer for an additional 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot garnished with fresh cilantro or cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg