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Ina Garten Chicken Chili

Ina Garten Chicken Chili
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Ina Garten’s chicken chili is a savory blend of ground chicken, sweet bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and warming spices. It’s a healthier twist on classic chili, offering depth of flavor without the heaviness. This version is simmered slowly to build rich, complex flavor while keeping things simple and wholesome. It’s the kind of recipe that makes your kitchen smell amazing and keeps everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1½ tsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tbsp minced garlic

  • 1½ lbs ground chicken (or cooked, shredded chicken breast)

  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 (14-ounce) can tomato purée

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Chopped fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)

  • Sour cream, shredded cheddar, or tortilla chips (optional toppings)

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the onions and peppers

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions, red and yellow peppers. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly golden.

Step 2: Add the spices and garlic

Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, cayenne, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3: Cook the chicken

Add ground chicken to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.

Step 4: Build the tomato base

Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato purée, and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5: Simmer and develop flavors

Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let the chili thicken and the flavors meld.

Step 6: Serve with toppings

Ladle chili into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheese, or tortilla chips.

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