Description
This Apple Chicken Chili blends savory chicken with the subtle sweetness of apples, making it a comforting, healthy fall dinner. Packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices, this chili is the perfect cozy meal for cold nights and picky eaters alike.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Apple Chicken Chili:
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Apples: Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work best
- Cheddar Cheese: Shredded for topping
- Beans: White beans or kidney beans
- Vegetables: Onion, garlic, bell peppers, and optional corn
- Chicken Broth: Low-sodium chicken broth
- Spices: Chili powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg
- Olive Oil: For sautéing the vegetables
- Lime: Fresh lime juice for brightness
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Sauté the chicken in olive oil until browned and fully cooked. Shred the chicken once it cools.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, and bell peppers until softened. Add diced apples and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add the Spices and Broth: Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add chicken broth, beans, and corn, and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 20 minutes.
- Add the Chicken: Return the shredded chicken to the pot and simmer for 5–10 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls, top with shredded cheddar cheese, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use a Variety of Apples: Combine tart and sweet apples for more depth of flavor.
- Make It Spicy: Add jalapeños or cayenne pepper for some heat.
- Meal Prep: This chili is perfect for making ahead and stores well for 3–4 days in the fridge. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
- Vegetarian Option: Omit the chicken and add more beans or plant-based protein like tofu or tempeh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Apple Chicken Chili, Fall Chicken Chili, Healthy Chili Recipes, Chicken Chili with Apples, Cozy Dinner Recipes