Hey Scrum chums! Here’s one of the most amazing easy food recipes I’ve cooked recently — this hearty smoky chicken chili takes me straight back to a chilly autumn evening at a little Tennessee roadside diner where a steaming bowl of the most incredible white and dark meat chili arrived and warmed us from the inside out before we even finished the first spoonful! 😋
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
– 1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs, shredded
– 2 cans (15 oz each) white northern beans, drained
– 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
– 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
– 1 onion, diced
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 cups chicken broth
– 1 tsp each: cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano
– ½ tsp cayenne
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– Sour cream, shredded cheddar, cilantro & cornbread to serve
Steps:
1. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic 1 minute.
2. Add all spices and stir 1 minute to bloom.
3. Add chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles and chicken broth. Stir well.
4. Simmer 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove and shred then return to pot.
5. Add white beans and simmer 10 minutes until thickened.
6. Serve topped with sour cream, cheddar, fresh cilantro and cornbread alongside.
Diabetic friendly swap: skip the cornbread and serve over cauliflower rice for a lower carb option that keeps all the bold Southern flavor! 🌶️
Air Fryer option: cook chicken thighs at 400°F for 18–20 minutes before shredding into the chili base.
Scrumtrulescent tip: Let those spices bloom in the oil for a full minute before adding anything else — that single step builds a depth of flavor that makes this chili taste like it simmered all day! 🍗
Amazing food doesn’t have to be complicated — which one warms your soul fastest? Tag your chili lover and show me your bowls! Eat Scrum! 😉
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