One-Pot Chicken and Black Bean Chili
One-Pot Chicken and Black Bean Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or game nights. This flavorful dish combines tender chicken, creamy black beans, and a blend of spices that create a warm, inviting aroma in your kitchen. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, it’s a meal that brings friends and family together for shared laughter and delicious memories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers (red or yellow), diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and diced bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken breasts and rinsed black beans until well mixed.
- Pour in canned tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower heat to simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 20-25 minutes until the chicken shreds easily.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks, stir well, adjust seasonings if needed, and serve garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding chicken. Customize by swapping chicken for turkey or adding corn. To thicken the chili, mash some beans while cooking.