Chicken Chili with Black Beans and Corn

This hearty and comforting chicken chili with black beans and corn is filled with veggies and many layers of flavor! Easy to make, nutritious and absolutely delicious!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Easy to make one pot meal! This black bean chicken chili is ready in about 1 hour, it uses pantry staples, fresh veggies, chicken breast and no ingredients difficult to find in stores.
• Nutritious and filling! This chili is high in protein, low in fat, high in fiber and filed with nutrient dense ingredients. We use a tad of bacon for flavor and chicken breast. Black beans are very satiating and shown to be great for gut health.
• Great to feed a large crowd and meal-prep! This dish makes a big pot of goodness everyone will love, and reheat beautifully. In fact it might get better and better day after day.

Key Ingredients And Variations

• Chicken: I use chicken breast for this recipe. But you can use any chicken you prefer including leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie. Whatever is easier for you. Or if you prefer a vegetarian chili, skip the chicken and add more veggies and beans.
• Black beans: we used canned, it's so easy, convenient and budget friendly. Don't forget to rinse and drained them under cold water.
• Corn: the sweetness of the corn is a great addition to a chili which is a bit spicy.
• Chili powder: I find that chili powders can vary greatly in heat depending on the brand you get, so I recommend adding less than more to start with. You can always add more if you want more heat.
• Tomato paste and fire-roasted crushed tomatoes: they add a deep flavor to the chili.
• All the fresh veggies: I use onion, carrot bell pepper, a little jalapeño and garlic to add flavor and freshness.
• Bacon: we start the recipe with a little bacon and use its rendered fat to cook which adds a delicious subtle smoky flavor to the chili.
• Broth: use more or less depending on how thick you prefer your chili.

Steps To Make This Chicken Black Bean Chili

More Delicious Chicken Recipes To Try

• Chicken and Leek Pasta with Pancetta
• Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
• Chicken Zucchini Boats
• Ground Chicken And Vegetable Stir Fry
• Creamy Dijon Chicken With Mushrooms and Leeks

Topping Ideas

• Cheese of course! Cheddar is my go to for chili.
• Avocado: probably my favorite topping for this recipe.
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt to add some creaminess and mellow the spice if needed.
• Chopped green onions or regular onions.
• Jalapeño for extra heat.
• Corn chips or crushed tortilla chips for irresistible crunch.
• Cilantro.
• Lime.

Tips And Frequently Asked Questions

• Rinse and drain the black beans under cold water. It'll remove extra sodium,
• Customize your chicken chili, especially when it comes to the spice level. You can make it mild, medium or spicy. Taste throughout the cooking so you can adjust.
• Simmer the chili once it got to a low boil. This will help develop all the delicious layers of flavor.
• If you have leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken, it would work great for this recipe in place of the breast.
• Storage: leftovers can be stored in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 4 days. You can also freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to 4 months. Make sure the chili is completely cooled before freezing.
• Reheating: chili can be reheated on the stove or in the microwave. Keep an eye on it cause like some soups, chili tends to splatter in the microwave.